Tollgate Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 3LA 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 Tollgate Road, London, E16 3LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3JZ, E16 3LY, E16 3LB, E16 3JY, E16 3LX, E16 3RN, E16 3LZ, E16 3LR, E16 3RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 3LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 55.6% | 52.7% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.4% | 47.3% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 3LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 46.7% | 46.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 34.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 6.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 42.7% | 49.1% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 37% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 29.3% | 25% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 13.7% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 27.7% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 16.2% | 4.1% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 1.1% | 13.5% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 22.6% | 22.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 20.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 48.5% | 37.4% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 57.9% | 55.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 17.1% | 18.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 14.3% | 9.9% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 13.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.6% | 55.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 29.3% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 9.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 4.1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 1.3% | -17.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.7% | 76.7% | -11.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 5.9% | 0.3% | 5.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.1% | 6.5% | 17.6% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tollgate Road was 94.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tollgate Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 308th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Tollgate Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2020-07-30 | £219,798 |
| 30 Tollgate Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-07-18 | £247,365 |
| 42 Tollgate Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-11-10 | £427,518 |
| 18 Tollgate Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2016-11-11 | £471,961 |
| 68 Tollgate Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-11-19 | £382,944 |
E16 3LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 3LA 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,642 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 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Infant School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | 4out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | - not rated | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cumberland School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 720 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 | 3,200 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 | 731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,369 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 | 2,544 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,428 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,491 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 286 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 629 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Restaurant | 279 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 239 yd | |
| Skating Haven Within Newham Leisure Centre | Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane | 313 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 5 Chadwin Road, Plaistow | 513 yd | |
| The Garden Community (cafe) | 7 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 722 yd | |
| Barrys Pie Mash | 9 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 750 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Pizza Kebab Burger House | 279 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 239 yd | |
| East Ocean | 275 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 239 yd | |
| Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 341 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 277 yd | |
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 458 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 267 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 278 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 379 yd |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 394 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Beckton District Park North BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH TOLLGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 707 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 720 yd |
| Brampton Manor Academy ROMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 866 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 | 96.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.