Alexandra Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 4DJ 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 Alexandra Street, London, E16 4DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4AS, E16 4AA, E16 4DS, E16 4DN, E16 4DH, E16 4EA, E16 4AD, E16 4DB, E16 4AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 4DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.8% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.2% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 4DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 47.4% | 51% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 35.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 5.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 52.3% | 46.4% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.8% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around E16 4DJ this area, 29.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.7% | 29.6% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 13% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 29.3% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4.3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.1% 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 | 12% | 11.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 12.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 49.4% | 49.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | -32.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 59.2% | 55.4% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 55.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 22.6% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 6.5% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 19.8% | 6.5% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Street was 123.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Custom House average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexandra Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Custom House and the 297th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Alexandra Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2021-10-29 | £542,105 |
| 38 Alexandra Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-11-16 | £500,971 |
| 46 Alexandra Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-03-24 | £469,438 |
| 44 Alexandra Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £493,000 | 2016-02-25 | £626,861 |
| 54 Alexandra Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-10-31 | £340,157 |
E16 4DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
E16 4DJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4DJ 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 982 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 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community 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 | 55 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 696 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,844 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 | 1,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,799 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 | 3,307 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 | 2,544 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,303 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 | 313 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,387 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 | 1,425 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,686 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 | 53 yd | |
| Nikkis Place Restaurant | 282 Barking Road, Plaistow | 223 yd | |
| Candy Crush Desserts | 278 Barking Road, Plaistow | 223 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 289 Barking Road, Plaistow | 246 yd | |
| Albina | 239 Barking Road, Plaistow | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 257 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 410 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 779 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 1,051 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Town Pizza And Grill | 237 Barking Road, Plaistow | 191 yd | |
| Max's Grill Peri Peri | 280 Barking Road, Plaistow | 223 yd | |
| Pearl City | 268 Barking Road, Plaistow | 223 yd | |
| Sizzle N Fry | 243 Barking Road, Plaistow | 246 yd | |
| London Pizza Depot | 283 Barking Road, Plaistow | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 429 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 598 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 711 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 927 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 190 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 213 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 317 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 417 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 526 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 725 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 729 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 805 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.