Woodman Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 2LN is located in the Royal Albert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodman Street, London, E16 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 2LH, E16 2LL, E16 2LW, E16 2LP, E16 2LT, E16 2LJ, E16 2LS, E16 2LU, E16 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 2LN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% 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 | 55.7% | 55.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 44.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 2LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% 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 | 43% | 50.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 34.4% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 10.4% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 48.5% | 52.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.4% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 10.6% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 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 | 25.5% | 19.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 8.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 37% | 17.0% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.8% 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 | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 27.1% | 33.7% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 31.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 4.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 10.7% | 4% | -6.7% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 1% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 35.4% | 27.8% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -53.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 55% | 53.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 11% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 21.3% | 20.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 17.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54% | 52.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 32% | 28.2% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 5.7% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 3% | -22.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 6.2% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.1% | 37.2% | -23.1% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 27.4% | 6.5% | 20.9% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodman Street was 185.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.5% higher than the Royal Albert average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodman Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Royal Albert and the 177th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Woodman Street, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2020-01-31 | £870,220 |
| 17 Woodman Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2015-12-11 | £815,762 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 4,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cardwell Primary School 118 Frances Street , Woolwich SE18 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Primary School Warwall , Beckton E6 6WG | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulgrave Primary School Rectory Place , Woolwich SE18 5DL | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 820 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,726 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 | 3,851 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 | 1,237 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 763 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 3rd Floor Block 0 , 18-36 Wellington Street SE18 6PF | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roz Cafe | 1 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 79 yd | |
| Pier Masala | 9 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 152 yd | |
| Fusion Foods Pop Up Restaurant | St Johns Green Community Kiosk, Albert Road | 409 yd | |
| Royal Docks Learning And Activity Centre | Albert Road, North Woolwich | 410 yd | |
| Sports Dock | Eastern Academic Building, 4 - 6 University Way | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Standard | 116 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 91 yd | |
| Henley Arms | The Henley Arms, 268 Albert Road | 578 yd | |
| Underground Bar | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 794 yd | |
| Roses Public House | Prince Albert, 47 - 49 Hare Street | 935 yd | |
| The Castle Tavern Amma’s Fare | Castle Tavern, 179 Powis Street | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kings Chinese Takeaway | 27 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 17 yd | |
| Wumis African Takeaway | 3 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 71 yd | |
| Downey's Fish & Chips | Pier Point, Marine Walk | 729 yd | |
| Hanlong | 111 Woolwich High Street | 871 yd | |
| Pizza Inn | 110 Woolwich High Street | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Macbean Street | 999 yd | |
| Boots The Chemist Ltd | 12 - 16 Hare Street | 1,015 yd | |
| TFC WOOLWICH | Mountain Lodge & Restaurant, 131 Powis Street | 1,051 yd | |
| Iceland Food Limited | 88 - 104 Powis Street | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 229 yd |
| Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre ALBERT ROAD | 409 yd | |
| Waterfront Leisure Centre WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WATERFRONT LEISURE CENTRE WOOLWICH HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 839 yd |
| Sportsdock UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Luckys Gym Gallions (Closed) Gallions Hotel Gallions Hotel | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Better Gym Woolwich MACBEAN STREET | health and fitness suite | 996 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.