Wren Close is in London and in Newham district. E16 1NA is located in the Canning Town South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wren Close, London, E16 1NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1LX, E16 1JD, E16 1LS, E16 1QR, E16 1NB, E16 1JF, E16 1JE, E16 1JA, E16 1HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1NA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 46.6% | 49.4% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.6% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 1NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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% | 50.7% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 31.6% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.2% | 41.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 28.6% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 23.2% | 10.6% | 12.7% | 10.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 26.3% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 6.6% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 18.2% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 16.7% | 0.7% | -16.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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% | 8.8% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 15.9% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 43.1% | 42.4% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 57.5% 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 | 57.8% | 57.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 14.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 57.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 26.9% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 7.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 3% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wren Close was 313.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wren Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 82nd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Wren Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-01-05 | £291,170 |
| 3 Wren Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2007-01-18 | £283,388 |
| 9 Wren Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2004-11-15 | £277,841 |
| 24 Wren Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2001-03-16 | £229,235 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1NA 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 | 38 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,371 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 | 4out of 4 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 470 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 944 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,568 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,348 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,068 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,225 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 252 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 290 yd | |
| Yapix - Coffee And Wine House | 15 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 307 yd | |
| Grizzlys | 3 Minnie Baldock Street, Canning Town | 340 yd | |
| The Milk Tree | 34 Barking Road, Canning Town | 344 yd | |
| The Larder - Rathbone Market | Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 261 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 292 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 601 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 914 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 282 yd | |
| Fife Road Food Corner | 48 Fife Road, Canning Town | 337 yd | |
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 337 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 337 yd | |
| Friscos | 4 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 347 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 386 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 437 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 578 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 80 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 204 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 418 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 483 yd | |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 787 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.