Chevron Close is in London and in Newham district. E16 1NN is located in the Custom House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chevron Close, London, E16 1NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3EQ, E16 3RA, E16 1NF, E16 3EG, E16 3QN, E16 1NG, E16 3QH, E16 1PR, E16 3EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 1NN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.9% | 53.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 1NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 39.9% | 45.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 37.6% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) 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 | 53.2% | 56.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.7% | 20.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 37.9% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 19.2% | 4.7% | -14.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 15.3% | 20.8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 18.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 55.5% | 43.3% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 43% 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 | 47.8% | 43% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| European Union | 27.4% | 24.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.7% 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 | 47.3% | 42.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 32.7% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.2% | 6.5% | -12.7% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chevron Close was 168.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chevron Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 225th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Chevron Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-10-13 | £428,308 |
| 15 Chevron Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-07-18 | £233,914 |
| 16 Chevron Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2019-10-31 | £197,946 |
| 15 Chevron Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2013-06-28 | £208,539 |
| 10 Chevron Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-04-16 | £335,422 |
E16 1NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1NN 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 751 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 | 2,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,207 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 | 355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 355 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 460 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 | 809 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 821 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 821 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Foundation 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 | 4,240 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 | 1,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 870 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway | 558 yd | |
| Tapa Tapa | Unit R4, Warehouse K | 558 yd | |
| Med Grill | Unit R2, Warehouse K | 563 yd | |
| China Palace | Unit R1, Warehouse K | 563 yd | |
| Airline Cafe | Unit E2, Westgate Apartments | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 712 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 734 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sands Chinese Food | 1 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 396 yd | |
| Pacific Fish Bar | 21 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 396 yd | |
| Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food | 13 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 396 yd | |
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 425 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 603 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 869 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 900 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 1,027 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 497 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 637 yd | |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 719 yd | |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 759 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 776 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 806 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.