Forty Acre Lane is in London and in Newham district. E16 1QN 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 Forty Acre Lane, London, E16 1QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1QW, E16 1QL, E16 1QT, E16 1QA, E16 1PX, E16 1QB, E16 1PZ, E16 1NU, E16 1XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.1% | 48.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 1QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 42.3% | 46.4% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.3% | 35.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 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 | 40.5% | 45.7% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 35.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 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 | 33.8% | 23.9% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.9% | 33.6% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.5% 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 | 9.5% | 9.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 20.1% | 25.1% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 22.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 44.4% | 29.5% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -51.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 62.3% | 61% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 12% | 13.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 11.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 61.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 28.4% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 2.6% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forty Acre Lane was 101.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.6% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forty Acre Lane has the 25th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 376th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 35 Ferrier Point Forty Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-03-04 | £178,789 |
| Flat 70 Ferrier Point Forty Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2016-03-14 | £212,686 |
| Flat 35 Ferrier Point Forty Acre Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2007-02-22 | £184,531 |
E16 1QN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 937 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 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,578 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 | 345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 795 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 | 232 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,011 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 | 3,472 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 | 2,772 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,069 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,251 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,444 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 | 58 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,618 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,675 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Seafood | Plot 1, Land Former 45 To 53 | 243 yd | |
| New Docklands Steam Club | First Floor Unit 1, 30 Stephenson Street | 289 yd | |
| McDonalds - Canning Town | 164 - 168 Barking Road, Canning Town | 342 yd | |
| Squires Cafe | 6 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 354 yd | |
| Creamy Coffee | 152 Barking Road, Canning Town | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 205 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 551 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 660 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 897 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fife Road Food Corner | 48 Fife Road, Canning Town | 86 yd | |
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 87 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 87 yd | |
| Friscos | 4 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 354 yd | |
| Eightys Kitchen | 163 Barking Road, Canning Town | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 409 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 614 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 730 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 844 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 877 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 159 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 297 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 335 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 346 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 866 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.