Varley Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 3NR 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 Varley Road, London, E16 3NR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3NS, E16 3NT, E16 3NB, E16 3PU, E16 3PT, E16 3PS, E16 3NL, E16 3NJ, E16 3NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 3NR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3NR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 47.9% | 46.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 40.1% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 51.5% | 53.6% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 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.
In the area around E16 3NR this area, 28.1% 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 | 30.7% | 28.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 10.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 34.9% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 16.6% | 3.8% | -12.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.5% 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 | 4.6% | 12% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 24.8% | 18.9% | -5.9% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 50.4% | 44.5% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -36.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 46.8% 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 | 50.2% | 46.8% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 20.2% | 23.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 17.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 17.6% | 11.7% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.5% 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 | 49.6% | 46.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 28.5% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.2% | 9.5% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 5.5% | -9.7% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.6% | 37.2% | -23.6% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Varley Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canning Town South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Varley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £479,000 | 2024-04-30 | £451,709 |
| 149 Varley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £437,150 | 2023-11-09 | £422,622 |
| 81 Varley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-09-22 | £391,252 |
| 151 Varley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-03-11 | £244,846 |
| Varley Christian Centre Varley Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2022-01-06 | £1,530,896 |
E16 3NR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3NR 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 797 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 | 2out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,026 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,121 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,426 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 | 4out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Free schools | 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 | 772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,601 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 | 413 yd | |
| Barrys Pie Mash | 9 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 413 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 5 Chadwin Road, Plaistow | 515 yd | |
| Charcoal Restaurant | 279 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 578 yd | |
| Skating Haven Within Newham Leisure Centre | Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loucas Fish Bar | 282 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 164 yd | |
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 217 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 217 yd | |
| Le Royal Fried Chicken | 387 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 217 yd | |
| Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 341 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 268 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 239 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 284 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 505 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 559 yd |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 959 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 196.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.