Golden Plover Close is in London and in Newham district. E16 3EG is located in the Custom House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Golden Plover Close, London, E16 3EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3QN, E16 3EF, E16 3EJ, E16 3QH, E16 1NN, E16 3RA, E16 3EQ, E16 3EE, E16 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 3EG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.9% | 53.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 46.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 3EG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 39.9% | 45.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 37.6% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.1% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 53.2% | 56.2% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 20.3% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.6% | 37.9% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 19.2% | 4.7% | -14.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.3% 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 | 4.9% | 8.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 15.3% | 20.8% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 18.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 55.5% | 43.3% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -38.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 43% 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 | 47.8% | 43% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| European Union | 27.4% | 24.8% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 11% | 14.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.7% 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 | 47.3% | 42.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 32.7% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 14% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.2% | 6.5% | -12.7% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.5% | 76.7% | -22.2% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 8.9% | 0.3% | 8.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 60.6% | 46.2% | 14.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golden Plover Close was 168.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.4% lower than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Golden Plover Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 225th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Golden Plover Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-03-23 | £188,401 |
| 14 Golden Plover Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-08-03 | £383,245 |
| 18 Golden Plover Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-11-18 | £175,830 |
| 9 Golden Plover Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2020-05-15 | £392,083 |
| 13 Golden Plover Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2019-10-04 | £384,149 |
E16 3EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 3EG 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallsville Infant School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | - not rated | 425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Infant School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | - not rated | 479 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 886 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 896 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 927 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,203 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 | 1,248 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,329 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,673 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 792 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,203 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 | 495 yd | |
| Tapa Tapa | Unit R4, Warehouse K | 495 yd | |
| Med Grill | Unit R2, Warehouse K | 500 yd | |
| China Palace | Unit R1, Warehouse K | 500 yd | |
| Airline Cafe | Unit E2, Westgate Apartments | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 793 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 806 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 1,037 yd | |
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sands Chinese Food | 1 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 319 yd | |
| Pacific Fish Bar | 21 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 319 yd | |
| Le Royal Indian Takeaway And Fast Food | 13 Freemasons Road, Canning Town | 319 yd | |
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 504 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 594 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 934 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 420 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 638 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 719 yd | |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 731 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 800 yd | |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 802 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 884 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.04 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.