Ethel Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 3AU 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 Ethel Road, London, E16 3AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3AZ, E16 3BY, E16 3DN, E16 3AT, E16 3DW, E16 3AY, E16 3SE, E16 3SF, E16 3NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 3AU 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 | 46.7% | 48.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.4% | -1.9% | 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 3AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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% | 60.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 22.6% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 45.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 28.8% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 18.7% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.2% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 39.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 13.2% | 4.5% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.3% 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 | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 32% | 19.5% | -12.5% | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 33.2% | 36.3% | 3.1% | 81.4% | -45.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 51.3% 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 | 53.7% | 51.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 22.8% | 13.7% | -9.1% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 51.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 30.1% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.4% | 6.3% | -11.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 3.4% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ethel Road was 442.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.3% higher than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Ethel Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 48th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Ethel Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-10-18 | £395,873 |
| 66 Ethel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-08-29 | £224,459 |
| 52 Ethel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2016-10-21 | £208,858 |
| 24 Ethel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2015-06-24 | £186,950 |
| 66 Ethel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2013-04-26 | £172,503 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 3AU 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 | 84 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,043 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joachim's RC Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | - not rated | 263 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Infant School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | - not rated | 618 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 528 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown 303 North Woolwich Road , E16 2BB | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,067 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,256 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 | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,385 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 | 3,451 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 | 3,446 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,092 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 431 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 633 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway | 299 yd | |
| Tapa Tapa | Unit R4, Warehouse K | 299 yd | |
| Med Grill | Unit R2, Warehouse K | 302 yd | |
| China Palace | Unit R1, Warehouse K | 302 yd | |
| Urban Garden | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sands Chinese Food | 1 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 182 yd | |
| Pacific Fish Bar | 21 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 182 yd | |
| Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food | 13 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 182 yd | |
| White Label | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 303 yd | |
| Baba Dhaba | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 694 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 126 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 539 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 643 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 648 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 682 yd |
| Britannia Village Hall THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL THE BRITANNIA VILLAGE HALL EVELYN ROAD | 784 yd | |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 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 | 106.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.