Atkinson Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 3LP 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 Atkinson Road, London, E16 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3JS, E16 3LR, E16 3LS, E16 3LU, E16 3RW, E16 3LE, E16 3LT, E16 3LY, E16 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 3LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 49.5% | 52.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 47.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 3LP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 45.5% | 48.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 54.6% | 51.5% | -3.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 24.9% | 33.2% | 8.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.1% | 23.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.9% | 36.1% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.9% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.4% 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 | 11.7% | 10.1% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 33.4% | 29.7% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 27.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 26.5% | 32.4% | 5.9% | 81.4% | -49.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 47.3% | 53.3% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 22.7% | 20.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 18.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.8% | 13.5% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47% | 52.8% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 32.2% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 22.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 5.9% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.9% | 2% | -29.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.1% | 37.2% | -25.1% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 14.8% | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Atkinson Road was 125.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Atkinson Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 318th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Atkinson Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-02-21 | £397,581 |
| 43 Atkinson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2023-02-28 | £459,289 |
| 11 Atkinson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2022-09-27 | £404,040 |
| 41 Atkinson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-06-24 | £423,337 |
| 43 Atkinson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £356,160 | 2019-02-27 | £396,778 |
E16 3LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 3LP 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,709 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 | 3,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | - not rated | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | 4out of 4 | 159 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Infant School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | - not rated | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | 4out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 556 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cumberland School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 808 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,201 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 | 953 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,427 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 | 2,602 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,610 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 | 3,959 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 | 3,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,641 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 244 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 503 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 513 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 | 1,290 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 | 462 yd | |
| Skating Haven Within Newham Leisure Centre | Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane | 536 yd | |
| The Garden Community (cafe) | 7 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 610 yd | |
| Barrys Pie Mash | 9 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 610 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 5 Chadwin Road, Plaistow | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 341 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 334 yd | |
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 411 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 411 yd | |
| Le Royal Fried Chicken | 387 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 411 yd | |
| Loucas Fish Bar | 282 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 442 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 172 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 389 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 498 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 540 yd |
| Beckton District Park North BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH TOLLGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Beckton District Park South Stansfeld Road | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Brampton Manor Academy ROMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 941 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 | 83.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.7% |
| 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 | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.