Portsmouth Mews is in London and in Newham district. E16 1UJ is located in the Royal Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portsmouth Mews, London, E16 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1UL, E16 1UT, E16 1TG, E16 1AX, E16 1TD, E16 1UU, E16 1TP, E16 1TZ, E16 1SZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 1UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 50.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46% | 49.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 55.4% | 53.8% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 35.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (91.6%) 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 | 57% | 63.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 14.9% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 28.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -7.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 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.
In the area around E16 1UJ this area, 7.6% 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 67.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 7.6% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 4% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 13.4% | -9.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 67.4% | 37.3% | 33.8% | 33.6% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2% | -10.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 4% | 12.7% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 16% | 12.9% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 10.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 47.6% | 43.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.6% 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 | 66.8% | 47.6% | -19.2% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 15.8% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 19% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.8% 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 | 65.8% | 47.3% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 9.5% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 10% | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portsmouth Mews was 176.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.8% higher than the Royal Albert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portsmouth Mews has the 12th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Royal Albert and the 190th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 396.6%.

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 6 Munnings House, 1 Portsmouth Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-05-24 | £366,856 |
| Flat 10 Munnings House, 1 Portsmouth Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-10-27 | £363,760 |
| Flat 5 Munnings House, 1 Portsmouth Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-04-22 | £376,003 |
| Flat 4 Munnings House, 1 Portsmouth Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-10-31 | £402,463 |
| Flat 14 Munnings House, 1 Portsmouth Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-07-12 | £379,953 |
| Full-Time Employee | 250 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,568 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 | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,030 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 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wharf Primary School 1 John Harrison Square , Silvertown E16 2ZA | - not rated | 604 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 147 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,154 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 | 2,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,469 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 | 3,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,771 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,497 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Restaurant And Bar | Units 1d To 1e, Royal Victoria Place | 38 yd | |
| Subway | The Boulevard, Western Gateway | 397 yd | |
| Urban Garden | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 397 yd | |
| Viva Burrito | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 397 yd | |
| Pummaro | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 704 yd | |
| The Windjammer | 25 Admiralty Avenue, Silvertown | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh My Dog | Unit 12 Level 1, ExCel | 397 yd | |
| White Label | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 397 yd | |
| Baba Dhaba | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 397 yd | |
| Rotisserie | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 397 yd | |
| Sandwich And Co | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys - Unit G | 11 Royal Crest Avenue, Silvertown | 573 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 706 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 109 yd | |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 631 yd |
| Lyle Park Bradfield Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 633 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 644 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 965 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 | 58.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 500 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.