St Johns Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 1NS 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 St Johns Road, London, E16 1NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1LP, E16 1NR, E16 1NT, E16 1NL, E16 1LR, E16 1LH, E16 1NP, E16 1NU, E16 1NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 1NS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 55.8% | 54.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 44.2% | 45.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 1NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.4% 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 | 48.6% | 62.4% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 24.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 21.4% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -22.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.4% | 47.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 31.7% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.6% | 23.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 13.4% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 31.5% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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 | 11.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 30.9% | 20.8% | -10.1% | 2.5% | 18.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 11.6% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 10.6% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 5.4% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 38.9% | 30.3% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 67.5% | 64.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 16.5% | 10.8% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 10% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 64.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 26.1% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 1.1% | -19.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 26.4% | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Johns Road was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Johns Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 131st lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-12-18 | £279,341 |
| 3 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2010-06-04 | £214,075 |
| 20 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2008-03-20 | £259,453 |
| 12 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2006-11-06 | £290,247 |
| 8 St Johns Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £39,000 | 1998-07-23 | £188,786 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1NS 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Other | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 379 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,608 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 | 2,663 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,016 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 | 164 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 301 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 | 522 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 556 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 556 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,229 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 | 4,476 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 | 1,358 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,343 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 | 3,104 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,325 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 | 307 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 1,470 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 | 424 yd | |
| Pepenero | Unit 3, The Sphere | 526 yd | |
| Squires Cafe | 6 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 529 yd | |
| New Docklands Steam Club | First Floor Unit 1, 30 Stephenson Street | 530 yd | |
| The Beans & Bubbles Company | Unit 5, Centurion Tower | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 399 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 411 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 842 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Road Food Corner | 48 Fife Road, Canning Town | 199 yd | |
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 199 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 199 yd | |
| Good Fing Pizza Ltd | Unit 8, St Vincent Court | 467 yd | |
| Big Papas Kitchen | Unit 7, Sovereign Tower | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 554 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 577 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 655 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 709 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 304 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 347 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 519 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 569 yd | |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 744 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.9% |
| 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 | 116.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.