Albert Basin is in London and in Newham district. E16 2QJ is located in the Royal Albert electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albert Basin, London, E16 2QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 2GZ, E16 2HA, E16 2HU, E16 2RG, E16 2RS, E16 2JQ, E16 2QZ, E16 2SN, E16 2QX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 2QJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.5% | 48.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 2QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.4% 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 | 52.6% | 54.4% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 32.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 (88%) 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 | 50.8% | 55.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 32.9% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 7.5% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
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 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 13.3% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 4.4% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.5% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 51.7% | 27.8% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.2% 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 | 26.2% | 13.3% | -12.9% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 4.9% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 16.6% | 17.8% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 5.2% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 21.3% | 31.2% | 9.9% | 81.4% | -50.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, just 47.5% 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 | 63.5% | 47.5% | -16.0% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 14.7% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 12.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 13.7% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 9.8% | 7.0% | 1.3% | 8.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.6% 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 | 62.7% | 47.1% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 23.6% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 13.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 10.1% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.1% | 10.7% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 31.3% | 6.5% | 24.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albert Basin was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beckton average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Healthcare Facility Albert Basin, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,222,028 | 2014-03-26 | £8,539,653 |
E16 2QJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 2QJ 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 | 172 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallions Primary School Warwall , Beckton E6 6WG | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heronsgate Primary School Whinchat Road , SE28 0EA | 4out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary School Battery Road , SE28 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 617 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Greenwich Trust School 765 Woolwich Road , Greenwich SE7 8LJ | 2out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,568 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 | 3,662 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 3,826 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,810 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,813 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 675 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Engineering and Medical School 31 Thomas Street , Woolwich SE18 6HU | - not rated | 1,730 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 | 1,814 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Spice Namaste | 1 - 2 Lower Dock Walk, Beckton | 198 yd | |
| Coastal Cuppie | Mobile Trader | 763 yd | |
| Sports Dock | Eastern Academic Building, 4 - 6 University Way | 808 yd | |
| Papa Johns Outlet | Eastern Academic Building, 4 - 6 University Way | 808 yd | |
| Starbucks Outlet | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground Bar | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 808 yd | |
| Royal Standard | 116 Albert Road, North Woolwich | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey's Fish & Chips | Pier Point, Marine Walk | 295 yd | |
| Morleys Coffee | Mobile Trader | 763 yd | |
| New Kings Chinese Takeaway | 27 Pier Road, North Woolwich | 869 yd | |
| Wumis African Takeaway | 3 Pier Parade, North Woolwich | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 3 - 5 Atlantis Avenue, Beckton | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Luckys Gym Gallions (Closed) Gallions Hotel Gallions Hotel | health and fitness suite | 318 yd |
| Sportsdock UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Royal Victoria Gardens ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ROYAL VICTORIA GARDENS ALBERT ROAD | tennis courts | 885 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.