Mortlake Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 3NU 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 Mortlake Road, London, E16 3NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3NX, E16 3PX, E16 3SQ, E16 3PU, E16 3NN, E16 3BL, E16 3PP, E16 3NS, E16 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 3NU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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% | 54.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 45% | 45.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 3NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 47.1% | 51.6% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 31% | 3.8% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 11.8% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.3% | 50.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.1% | 26.9% | -18.2% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 12.5% | 3.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 28.5% | 16.4% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.5% 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 | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 14.8% | 14.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 6.3% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 55.3% | 54.5% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -26.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 61% | 49.2% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 11.8% | 23.2% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 2.8% | -4.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.7% 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 | 60.7% | 49% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 26.7% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 8.3% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 9.6% | 0.3% | 9.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 14% | 0.9% | 13.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 69.4% | 46.2% | 23.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mortlake Road was 80.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mortlake Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 251st lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Mortlake Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-10-26 | £235,884 |
| 87 Mortlake Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £118,000 | 2012-07-27 | £184,650 |
| 87 Mortlake Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-12-21 | £159,551 |
E16 3NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 3NU 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 | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,066 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 | 2,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 3,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Infant School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 4out of 4 | 190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's RC Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | - not rated | 432 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 3out of 4 | 432 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 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 738 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 990 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 990 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 3,879 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 | 995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,014 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 | 3,188 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,351 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 | 3,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,879 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 | 3,920 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,920 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 | 586 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 812 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 952 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Cafe | 5 Chadwin Road, Plaistow | 486 yd | |
| The Garden Community (cafe) | 7 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 570 yd | |
| Barrys Pie Mash | 9 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 570 yd | |
| Starbucks | Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway | 650 yd | |
| Tapa Tapa | Unit R4, Warehouse K | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 942 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 966 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loucas Fish Bar | 282 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 361 yd | |
| Sushi Katana | Ground Floor, 203 Freemasons Road | 372 yd | |
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 414 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 414 yd | |
| Le Royal Fried Chicken | 387 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 886 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 315 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 406 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 739 yd |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 896 yd | |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 912 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 | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 920 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 920 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 920 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.