Pepys Crescent is in London and in Newham district. E16 1SF is located in the Royal Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pepys Crescent, London, E16 1SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1SE, E16 1SW, E16 1SU, E16 1SQ, E16 1SN, E16 1SX, E16 1SA, E16 1SB, E16 1TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1SF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 44.9% | 47.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 55.1% | 52.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 1SF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 57.3% | 55.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 32.8% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 60.7% | 65.5% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 17.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 30.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -9.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
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.
In the area around E16 1SF this area, 6.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 69.2% | 69.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 11.5% | 5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 17.8% | 15.7% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 4.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 46.7% | 50.9% | 4.2% | 81.4% | -30.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 0.4% | -4.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 37.7% 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 | 43% | 37.7% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 21.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 7.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.2% | 25% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 19.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.1% 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 | 40.5% | 37.7% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| 10+ Years | 15.6% | 20.1% | 4.5% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.4% | 11.6% | -6.8% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.5% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 76.7% | -21.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 11.3% | 1.5% | 9.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 1.1% | 13.5% | -12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 11.9% | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pepys Crescent was 435.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 406.4% higher than the Royal Albert average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Pepys Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Royal Albert and the 47th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 406.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% 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 3 Regency House, 1 Pepys Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2017-06-30 | £410,303 |
| Flat 4 Wellington House, 2 Pepys Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2015-06-03 | £442,927 |
| Flat 3 Regency House, 1 Pepys Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2009-06-18 | £427,016 |
| Flat 4 Wellington House, 2 Pepys Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2007-08-31 | £468,502 |
| Flat 6 Wellington House, 2 Pepys Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2007-08-16 | £611,434 |
E16 1SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
E16 1SF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Information and communication | 49 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 47 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 39 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,846 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 | 3,686 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Village Primary School Westwood Road , West Silvertown E16 2AW | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wharf Primary School 1 John Harrison Square , Silvertown E16 2ZA | - not rated | 885 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 2,196 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 | 2,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,098 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 | 4,171 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,329 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,975 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rae Restaurant | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 211 yd | |
| Millies Cookies - Bella Ciao | Kitchen 1, Silver Building | 255 yd | |
| Pasta Slut | Silver Building, 60 Dock Road | 255 yd | |
| Marina Grill And Restaurant | Unit 4A, Excel Marina | 286 yd | |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria | Unit 2, Excel Marina | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 237 yd | |
| The Windjammer | 25 Admiralty Avenue, Silvertown | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers N That Limited | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 211 yd | |
| Kassaban | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 211 yd | |
| The Skewed Turk | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 211 yd | |
| Pasta Evengelists | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 211 yd | |
| SuperSmashBros | 54A Expressway Studios, North Woolwich Road | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 399 yd | |
| Sainsburys - Unit G | 11 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 898 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 372 yd |
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 418 yd | |
| Lyle Park Bradfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 892 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 750 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 750 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.