Hughes Terrace is in London and in Newham district. E16 1HA is located in the Canning Town South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hughes Terrace, London, E16 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1YG, E16 1YH, E16 1ED, E16 1YE, E16 1HB, E16 1EX, E16 1GW, E16 1GQ, E16 1GR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 1HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 52.8% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 53.4% | 47.2% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 69.9% 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 | 49.4% | 69.9% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 32.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 26.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -17.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 1.2% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 1.2% | -5.9% | 9.1% | -7.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 42.2% | 70.1% | 27.9% | 48.4% | 21.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 25% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 4.5% | -8.1% | 12.7% | -8.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 1HA this area, 1.6% 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 86%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 1.6% | -26.3% | 18.2% | -16.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 0% | -15.2% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 2.8% | -11.7% | 13.4% | -10.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -10.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 86% | 69.3% | 33.8% | 52.2% |
| Other | 16.7% | 2.4% | -14.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.2% 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 | 6.5% | 0.8% | -5.7% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 18.1% | 16.0% | 0.7% | 17.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 14.6% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 11.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 8.5% | -7.3% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.2% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 0.8% | -4.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 0.4% | -3.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 43.1% | 41.2% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -40.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 20.3% 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 | 57.8% | 20.3% | -37.5% | 83.2% | -62.9% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 28.9% | 18.3% | 6.1% | 22.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 38% | 23.3% | 5.6% | 32.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 4.5% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 20.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.6% 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 | 57.2% | 20.5% | -36.7% | 83.2% | -62.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 18.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 24.6% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 21.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 22% | 13.5% | 2.2% | 19.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 14.4% | -7.9% | 1.9% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.8% | 76.7% | -43.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 7.5% | 0.3% | 7.2% |
| Southern Asia | 12.1% | 1.2% | 10.9% |
| South-East Asia | 7.2% | 0.2% | 7.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 6.5% | 1.7% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 11.5% | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hughes Terrace was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canning Town North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Hughes Terrace, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2007-02-12 | £265,819 |
E16 1HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 191 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Part-Time Employee | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 238 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 387 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Infant School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 733 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 | 560 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 623 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 623 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 940 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 | 4,949 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 | 1,763 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,753 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,015 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 | 2,618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,618 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,107 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,254 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 | 458 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Docklands Pre-Preparatory School Unit 1 , Elektron Building E14 9GX | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 1,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlys | 3 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 3 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 49 yd | |
| Petit Cafe | 4 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 50 yd | |
| Mooboo | 1 Sylvia Pankhurst Street, Canning Town | 54 yd | |
| Starbucks Canning Town | 6 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 60 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 312 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 349 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 485 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok & Go Canning Town | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 49 yd | |
| R1VAL Fitness Group Ltd | 30A Barking Road, Canning Town | 138 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 191 yd | |
| Chick'os Flake Grill Chicken | 125 Barking Road, Canning Town | 328 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 133 Barking Road, Canning Town | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 102 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 302 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 354 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 418 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 131 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 273 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 457 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 558 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 619 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.