Pollard Close is in London and in Newham district. E16 1LG 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 Pollard Close, London, E16 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1LF, E16 1LE, E16 3AA, E16 1DE, E16 1BZ, E16 3QA, E16 1BY, E16 1BW, E16 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 1LG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 54.7% | 54.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 45.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 1LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 56.1% | 51.1% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 32.1% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 51.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9.4% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 1LG this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 29% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 7.1% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.2% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 34% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 0.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31% 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 | 18.2% | 11.9% | -6.3% | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 26.4% | 30% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 27.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 36.5% | 31% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -50.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 50.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 50.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 14.8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 15.3% | 16.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 8.1% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59% | 51% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 26.6% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 3.2% | -18.0% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pollard Close was 82.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.6% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pollard Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 265th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Pollard Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,000 | 2023-09-29 | £430,791 |
| 10 Pollard Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-08-02 | £398,711 |
| 14 Pollard Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-11-27 | £433,548 |
| 9 Pollard Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,500 | 2018-06-14 | £309,603 |
| 1 Pollard Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2015-10-13 | £608,312 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1LG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,798 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 | 3,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallsville Infant School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Silvertown 303 North Woolwich Road , E16 2BB | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,292 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 | 4,733 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 | 1,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,621 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,853 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 | 3,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,395 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,019 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 826 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 1,398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fratelli Deli | Unit A, Adriatic Apartments | 173 yd | |
| Airline Cafe | Unit E2, Westgate Apartments | 332 yd | |
| Marina Grill And Restaurant | Unit 4A, Excel Marina | 359 yd | |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria | Unit 2, Excel Marina | 359 yd | |
| Top 1 Forever | Unit 7, Excel Marina | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 574 yd | |
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 630 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 924 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Fing Pizza Ltd | Unit 8, St Vincent Court | 434 yd | |
| Big Papas Kitchen | Unit 7, Sovereign Tower | 473 yd | |
| Love My Kitchen Ltd | Unit F10, Expressway Studios | 481 yd | |
| Golden Sands Chinese Food | 1 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 587 yd | |
| Pacific Fish Bar | 21 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 192 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 600 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 962 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 1,007 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 249 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 328 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 756 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 822 yd | |
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 888 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 1,050 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.