Fords Park Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 1PP is located in the Custom House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fords Park Road, London, E16 1PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1PS, E16 1GD, E16 1PD, E16 1PR, E16 1PQ, E16 1PF, E16 1PA, E16 1NP, E16 1GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 1PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.6% 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 | 49.8% | 50.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 12.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 33.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 | 51.6% | 54.9% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 29% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 30.3% | 27.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 11.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 30.4% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3% | -9.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.5% 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 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 34.7% | 32.2% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 29.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 35.6% | 37.5% | 1.9% | 81.4% | -43.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 56.5% | 53.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 19.1% | 16% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.3% | 53.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 28.9% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 5% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 4.7% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fords Park Road was 69.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fords Park Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 Fords Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-06-14 | £317,558 |
| 67 Fords Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2015-03-06 | £338,450 |
| 73 Fords Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2011-06-24 | £253,638 |
| 87 Fords Park Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2004-03-01 | £209,974 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1PP 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 709 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 | 2,603 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,412 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 266 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 720 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 | 506 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,411 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 | 1,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,390 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,305 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 | 3,422 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,304 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,450 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 | 1,636 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,636 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Docklands Steam Club | First Floor Unit 1, 30 Stephenson Street | 512 yd | |
| Fresh Seafood | Plot 1, Land Former 45 To 53 | 545 yd | |
| McDonalds - Canning Town | 164 - 168 Barking Road, Canning Town | 650 yd | |
| Squires Cafe | 6 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 658 yd | |
| Creamy Coffee | 152 Barking Road, Canning Town | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 510 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 621 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 834 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 222 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 222 yd | |
| Fife Road Food Corner | 48 Fife Road, Canning Town | 222 yd | |
| Sushi Katana | Ground Floor, 203 Freemasons Road | 446 yd | |
| Golden Sands Chinese Food | 1 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 703 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 721 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 779 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 852 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 439 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 546 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 604 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 700 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 750 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 | 128.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.