Hoskins Close is in London and in Newham district. E16 3RU is located in the Custom House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hoskins Close, London, E16 3RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3RL, E16 3LT, E16 3LU, E16 3RJ, E16 3RH, E16 3RZ, E16 3RR, E16 3JS, E16 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 3RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.3% | -2.2% | 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 3RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 41.8% | 51.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 29.9% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11.2% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 48% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 40.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 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 | 34.8% | 23.7% | -11.1% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.3% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 12.3% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 35.6% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.5% 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 | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 28% | 37.8% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 35.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 56.1% | 33.5% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -47.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 63% | 51.5% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 13.2% | 17.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 17.7% | 23.5% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 20.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 61.9% | 52% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 30.7% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 5.8% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 4.8% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 9.9% | 0.3% | 9.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoskins Close was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% lower than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoskins Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 112th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Hoskins Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-08-06 | £489,252 |
| 123 Hoskins Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-04-30 | £305,576 |
| 131 Hoskins Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2018-02-20 | £248,512 |
| 92 Hoskins Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2017-07-31 | £259,118 |
| 79 Hoskins Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2017-06-26 | £252,776 |
E16 3RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 3RU 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | 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 | 106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | 4out of 4 | 106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's RC Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | - not rated | 494 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calverton Primary School King George Avenue , E16 3ET | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | 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 | 383 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 383 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cumberland School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | - not rated | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 976 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 | 3,320 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 | 1,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,577 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 | 2,752 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,665 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,071 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 | 3,320 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 | 3,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,847 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 4,655 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 171 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 335 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 354 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 402 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 | 1,461 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Garden Community (cafe) | 7 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 464 yd | |
| Barrys Pie Mash | 9 Cundy Road, Canning Town | 464 yd | |
| Charcoal Restaurant | 279 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 605 yd | |
| Skating Haven Within Newham Leisure Centre | Newham Leisure Centre, 281 Prince Regent Lane | 688 yd | |
| Cosy Cafe | 5 Chadwin Road, Plaistow | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 338 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 338 yd | |
| Le Royal Fried Chicken | 387 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 338 yd | |
| Lins Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway | 341 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 367 yd | |
| Loucas Fish Bar | 282 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 385 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 87 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 367 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 447 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 543 yd |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 597 yd |
| Beckton District Park North BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH TOLLGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Beckton District Park South Stansfeld Road | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| London Regatta Centre DOCKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 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 | 44.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.3% |
| 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 | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.