Barking Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 1GR is located in the Canning Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2013-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barking Road, London, E16 1GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1GR, E16 1EQ, E16 4HB, E16 1GS, E16 4QL, E16 1YG, E16 1YH, E16 4HE, E16 1HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 1GR is primarily male, with 56.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 43.8% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -7.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 56.2% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 7.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E16 1GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.6% | 63.4% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 25.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 23.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.6% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.4% | 60.6% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 12.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 30.6% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 6.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E16 1GR this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 5.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 6.1% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 62.5% | 22.8% | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Other | 13% | 6.3% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 7.2% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 33.5% | 11% | -22.5% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 23.9% | 52.1% | 28.2% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, just 31.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42.8% | 31.5% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 26.9% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 20.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 7.9% | 7.1% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 23.9% | 12.9% | -11.0% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.3% | 31.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 25.1% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 16.4% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.9% | 16.8% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 10.1% | -9.3% | 1.9% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 76.7% | -31.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 6% | 0.6% | 5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barking Road was 531.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.4% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Barking Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 33rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 159.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 112 30 Barking Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2024-07-17 | £412,688 |
| Flat 85 30 Barking Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-06-28 | £420,601 |
| Flat 82 30 Barking Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-22 | £290,202 |
| Flat 84 30 Barking Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2023-08-17 | £300,743 |
| Flat 108 30 Barking Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-10-28 | £400,055 |
E16 1GR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 264 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Other | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 259 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Infant School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Infant School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 714 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 481 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 541 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 541 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 820 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,699 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,903 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,015 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 428 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 947 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Docklands Pre-Preparatory School Unit 1 , Elektron Building E14 9GX | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milk Tree | 34 Barking Road, Canning Town | 39 yd | |
| The Larder - Rathbone Market | Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 39 yd | |
| Andys Buffet Restaurant | 59 - 61 Barking Road, Canning Town | 51 yd | |
| Efes Turkish Restaurant | 65 Barking Road, Canning Town | 51 yd | |
| Meydan Sofrasi | 67 Barking Road, Canning Town | 61 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 405 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 430 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 445 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 549 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1VAL Fitness Group Ltd | 30A Barking Road, Canning Town | 19 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 120 yd | |
| Wok & Go Canning Town | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 159 yd | |
| Chick'os Flake Grill Chicken | 125 Barking Road, Canning Town | 222 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 133 Barking Road, Canning Town | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 34 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 262 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 402 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 534 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 11 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 290 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 428 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 479 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 535 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 670 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 245.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 32.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 145.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.