Croombs Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 3RN 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 Croombs Road, London, E16 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3RY, E16 3RS, E16 3LX, E16 3RW, E16 3LY, E16 3JZ, E16 3LS, E16 3RP, E16 3JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 3RN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 3RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 42.8% | 44.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 44% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 31.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 19.8% | 18.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 40.8% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 21.4% | 3.8% | -17.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.4% 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 | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 11.0% |
| Chinese | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 12% | 5.8% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 18.1% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 15.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 40.2% | 46.4% | 6.2% | 81.4% | -35.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 42.1% 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 | 40.6% | 42.1% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -41.1% |
| European Union | 22.2% | 24% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 17.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 9.4% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.7% | 16.3% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 10.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.5% 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 | 40.4% | 42% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 30.5% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.4% | 6.7% | -9.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 7.7% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.2% | 76.7% | -25.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 11.6% | 0.3% | 11.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 17.4% | 0.9% | 16.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croombs Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Croombs Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 178th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Croombs Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-12-12 | £418,018 |
| 15 Croombs Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2018-11-19 | £460,194 |
| 23 Croombs Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2017-10-02 | £405,308 |
| 63 Croombs Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2016-12-02 | £500,451 |
| 31 Croombs Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2016-10-05 | £497,059 |
E16 3RN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
E16 3RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 3RN 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 46 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Construction | 46 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,821 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 | 2,948 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,590 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 | 404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaizen Primary School Elkington Road , E13 8LF | 4out of 4 | 755 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 | 2out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,521 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,539 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 | 2,714 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,792 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 4,344 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 | 409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 2,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Restaurant | 279 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 349 yd | |
| Skating Haven Within Newham Leisure Centre | Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane | 437 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 5 Chadwin Road, Plaistow | 551 yd | |
| The Garden Community (cafe) | 7 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 567 yd | |
| Barrys Pie Mash | 9 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 341 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 171 yd | |
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 310 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 310 yd | |
| Le Royal Fried Chicken | 387 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 310 yd | |
| Loucas Fish Bar | 282 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 324 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 219 yd |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 328 yd |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 419 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 557 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Beckton District Park North BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH TOLLGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.