Fisher Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 4DH is located in the Plaistow West & Canning Town East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fisher Street, London, E16 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4DS, E16 4DR, E16 4DN, E16 4DW, E16 4DL, E16 4AS, E16 4DJ, E13 8HS, E16 4DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 4DH 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 | 50.5% | 51.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% | 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 4DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 44.7% | 47.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 36.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 2.6% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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% | 52.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 30.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 25.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 15% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 31.6% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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 | 10% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 4.5% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 24.1% | 14.9% | -9.2% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 31.5% | 37.1% | 5.6% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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 | 50.5% | 48.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 18.4% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 17.3% | 10.4% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.3% | 12.9% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.3% 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 | 49.8% | 48.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10% | 29.3% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 4.7% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 28.6% | 6.5% | 22.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.4% | 6.0% | 6.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fisher Street was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Custom House average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fisher Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Custom House and the 313th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Fisher Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-05-12 | £274,995 |
| 22 Fisher Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2015-12-07 | £450,451 |
| 10 Fisher Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £69,995 | 2000-06-08 | £272,020 |
| 10 Fisher Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,500 | 1999-02-19 | £220,510 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 4DH 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,002 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 | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 783 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 150 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 654 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,231 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 | 2,464 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 418 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 | 1,343 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,685 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Docklands Steam Club | First Floor Unit 1, 30 Stephenson Street | 85 yd | |
| Nikkis Place Restaurant | 282 Barking Road, Plaistow | 121 yd | |
| Candy Crush Desserts | 278 Barking Road, Plaistow | 121 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 289 Barking Road, Plaistow | 154 yd | |
| Albina | 239 Barking Road, Plaistow | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 309 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 346 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 881 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 973 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Grill Peri Peri | 280 Barking Road, Plaistow | 121 yd | |
| Pearl City | 268 Barking Road, Plaistow | 121 yd | |
| Canning Town Pizza And Grill | 237 Barking Road, Plaistow | 131 yd | |
| Sizzle N Fry | 243 Barking Road, Plaistow | 154 yd | |
| London Pizza Depot | 283 Barking Road, Plaistow | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 493 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 496 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 784 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 833 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 225 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 272 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 336 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 417 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 623 yd | |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 820 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 | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 56.3% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.