Bywell Place is in London and in Newham district. E16 1JW is located in the Canning Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2015-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bywell Place, London, E16 1JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1YU, E16 1GY, E16 1GZ, E16 1YR, E16 1YS, E16 1EN, E16 1GS, E16 4HE, E16 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 1JW is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 53.3% | 45% | -8.3% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 46.7% | 55% | 8.3% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
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 1JW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 70.6% 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 | 38.5% | 70.6% | 32.1% | 37.9% | 32.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 25.5% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Separated | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 2.9% | -11.9% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 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 (93.6%) 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 | 40.7% | 63.3% | 22.6% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 30.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 4.6% | -17.6% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 1.8% | -8.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 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 1JW this area, 3.9% 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 80.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.3% | 3.9% | -35.4% | 18.2% | -14.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 1.9% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -7.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 4.9% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -12.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 80.6% | 62.8% | 33.8% | 46.8% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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 | 19.8% | 3.6% | -16.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 8% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 2.7% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 45.5% | 40.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, just 35.5% 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 | 59.9% | 35.5% | -24.4% | 83.2% | -47.7% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 29.1% | 25.5% | 6.1% | 23.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 7.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.6% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 6.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.4% 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 | 57.5% | 36.1% | -21.4% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 19.4% | 17.6% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 19.4% | 15.2% | 2.9% | 16.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 15.7% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 13.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.1% | 9.3% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 76.7% | -27.6% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.3% | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 0.9% | 13.5% | -12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bywell Place 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 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 44 1 Bywell Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-11-28 | £301,395 |
| Flat 56 1 Bywell Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2025-05-30 | £297,918 |
| Flat 55 1 Bywell Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2024-06-10 | £313,868 |
| Flat 19 1 Bywell Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-01-17 | £281,442 |
| Flat 36 1 Bywell Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-07-07 | £351,186 |
E16 1JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,212 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 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,484 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 | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 556 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Infant School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 375 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 375 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 761 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 | 4,722 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 | 1,531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,679 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,758 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,126 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 | 280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 1,088 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Docklands Pre-Preparatory School Unit 1 , Elektron Building E14 9GX | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 1,525 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Square Limited | 126 Barking Road, Canning Town | 104 yd | |
| West Ham Fish & Chips | 132 Barking Road, Canning Town | 104 yd | |
| Zzetta Pizza | 110A Barking Road, Canning Town | 110 yd | |
| The Larder - Rathbone Market | Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 130 yd | |
| The Milk Tree | 34 Barking Road, Canning Town | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 265 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 469 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 561 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 645 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 60 yd | |
| Chick'os Flake Grill Chicken | 125 Barking Road, Canning Town | 98 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 133 Barking Road, Canning Town | 106 yd | |
| New Dallas Ltd | 157 Barking Road, Canning Town | 142 yd | |
| Subway | 135 Barking Road, Canning Town | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 104 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 202 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 553 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 603 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 167 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 222 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 281 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 312 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 370 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 492 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 765 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 286.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 205.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.