Argyle Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 3NF 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 Argyle Road, London, E16 3NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3NQ, E16 3NJ, E16 3NE, E16 3NH, E16 3NL, E16 3DT, E16 3JH, E16 3JP, E16 3DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 3NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.3% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.7% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 36.4% | 55.6% | 19.2% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 32.5% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -11.7% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 7.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.1% | 49.5% | 13.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.5% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 4.8% | -4.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 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.
In the area around E16 3NF this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 28.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 12.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 9.8% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 29.2% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 13.2% | 5.9% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 7.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 6.2% | 1.3% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 18.4% | 23.7% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 21.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 49.8% | 38.9% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.9% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 58% | 50.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 16.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 19.1% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 7.9% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.7% | 50.8% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -32.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 26.4% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 4.8% | -8.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 8.4% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 4.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 56% | 46.2% | 9.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argyle Road was 329.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.1% higher than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Argyle Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 78th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-03-31 | £396,158 |
| 167 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-01-25 | £508,903 |
| 149 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-02-07 | £419,208 |
| 159 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-03-30 | £397,714 |
| 161 Argyle Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2012-05-04 | £363,467 |
E16 3NF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 3NF 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 | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 110 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 3out of 4 | 110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Infant School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | - not rated | 462 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 462 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 | 363 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 363 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown 303 North Woolwich Road , E16 2BB | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 1,096 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 | 3,728 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 | 1,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,936 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 | 3,112 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,643 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 | 3,461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,724 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,728 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 | 4,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,271 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 | 210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 437 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 587 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 767 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Community (cafe) | 7 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 218 yd | |
| Barrys Pie Mash | 9 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 218 yd | |
| Urban Garden | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 619 yd | |
| Viva Burrito | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 619 yd | |
| Pummaro | ExCel, 1 Western Gateway | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loucas Fish Bar | 282 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 117 yd | |
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 121 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 121 yd | |
| Le Royal Fried Chicken | 387 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 121 yd | |
| Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 341 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 1,015 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 364 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 382 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 390 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 969 yd |
| London Regatta Centre DOCKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 989 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 152.34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 152.34 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.36 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.