Vincent Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 1LS 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 Vincent Street, London, E16 1LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1NB, E16 1QR, E16 1LX, E16 1NA, E16 1LR, E16 1QY, E16 1HG, E16 1NT, E16 1HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 1LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 1LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 47.8% | 52.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 30.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.1% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 49.7% | 46.5% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 28% | 28.9% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 27.4% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 14.8% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 32.7% | 15.8% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.5% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.6% 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 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 27.7% | 25.8% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 23.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 42% | 39.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -41.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 56.5% | 59.9% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 14.2% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.4% | 59.9% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 27.8% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 4.3% | -22.5% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 49.2% | 46.2% | 3.0% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vincent Street was 167.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vincent Street has the 28th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 229th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Vincent Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-05-02 | £327,983 |
| 49 Vincent Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-09-30 | £314,308 |
| 43 Vincent Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2007-07-25 | £347,771 |
| 27 Vincent Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,200 | 2005-09-09 | £245,884 |
| 1 Vincent Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,500 | 1997-04-25 | £217,497 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1LS 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,435 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 | 2,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,814 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 | 203 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Infant School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 350 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 | 398 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 448 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,587 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 | 1,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,184 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 | 2,959 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,037 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,426 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 | 169 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Docklands Pre-Preparatory School Unit 1 , Elektron Building E14 9GX | - not rated | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 1,436 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Seafood | Plot 1, Land Former 45 To 53 | 274 yd | |
| Squires Cafe | 6 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 361 yd | |
| 55 Square Limited | 126 Barking Road, Canning Town | 369 yd | |
| West Ham Fish & Chips | 132 Barking Road, Canning Town | 369 yd | |
| Zzetta Pizza | 110A Barking Road, Canning Town | 370 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 | 318 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 681 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 875 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Road Food Corner | 48 Fife Road, Canning Town | 258 yd | |
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 258 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 258 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 337 yd | |
| Friscos | 4 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 369 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 455 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 497 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 658 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 148 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 165 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 377 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 395 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 457 yd | |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 636 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 828 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 136.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.