Agate Close is in London and in Newham district. E16 3TU is located in the Custom House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Agate Close, London, E16 3TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 3TR, E16 3RF, E16 3TY, E16 3TT, E16 3RE, E16 3TS, E16 3TZ, E16 3RD, E16 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 3TU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.6% | 48.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.4% | 51.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 3TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 50.8% | 45.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 49.8% | 54.2% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34% | -5.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 43.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 19.3% | 2.4% | -16.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 17.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 15.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 52.1% | 57.3% | 5.2% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 40.7% 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 | 40.3% | 40.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| European Union | 31.3% | 34% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 27.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 10.3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.4% | 9% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.3% 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 | 39.3% | 40.7% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -42.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 35.3% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.5% | 12.5% | -6.0% | 2.9% | 9.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.1% | 7.7% | -13.4% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 3.8% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.2% | 76.7% | -28.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 11.3% | 0.3% | 11.0% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 11.9% | 1.5% | 10.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 58.8% | 46.2% | 12.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Agate Close was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.9% lower than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Agate Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 267th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Agate Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-10-20 | £211,374 |
| 7 Agate Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-01-31 | £312,165 |
| 13 Agate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-03-26 | £389,328 |
| 8 Agate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-01-31 | £246,729 |
| 12 Agate Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2018-06-29 | £421,853 |
E16 3TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 2,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,192 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 | 3,835 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calverton Primary School King George Avenue , E16 3ET | 3out of 4 | 61 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scott Wilkie Primary School Hoskins Close , E16 3HD | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Tollgate Road , Beckton E6 5UP | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joachim's Catholic Primary School Shipman Road , Custom House E16 3DT | 4out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,129 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 | 562 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,519 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 | 1,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,637 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 | 2,806 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,180 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 4,474 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 | 2,848 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,353 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 5,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,202 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 | 544 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yi Ban Restaurant | London Regatta Centre, 1010 Dockside Road | 440 yd | |
| Jet Centre | London City Airport, Royal Docks, London | 793 yd | |
| Juniper & Co | City Bar And Grill, London City Airport | 854 yd | |
| Soul & Grain | Airport Terminal, London City Airport | 854 yd | |
| Big Penny Brews | London City Airport Ltd, City Aviation House | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin Bar | London City Airport Ltd, City Aviation House | 854 yd | |
| The Royal British Legion | 14 Constance Street, North Woolwich | 1,002 yd | |
| Berneliu Uzeiga - Shepherds Inn | Beckton Tavern, 16 Mary Rose Mall | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soul And Grain | Room C1 24, City Aviation House | 854 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | London City Airport, London | 936 yd | |
| Raj GateTandoori / Royal Dock Tandoori | 369 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 943 yd | |
| Eastenders Kebab | 359 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 943 yd | |
| Le Royal Fried Chicken | 387 Prince Regent Lane, West Beckton | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 198 Tollgate Road, Beckton | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beckton District Park South Stansfeld Road | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| London Regatta Centre DOCKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 443 yd |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| The Royal Docks Community School PRINCE REGENT LANE | artificial grass pitch | 670 yd |
| Beckton District Park North BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH TOLLGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Kingsford Community School KINGSFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 963 yd |
| East London Gymnastics Centre TRIUMPH ROAD | 975 yd | |
| Beckton Globe Learning Zone BECKTON GLOBE BECKTON GLOBE KINGSFORD WAY | 996 yd | |
| New Beckton Park Savage Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.