Edward Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 4DW 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 Edward Street, London, E16 4DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 8HS, E13 8HR, E16 4DR, E16 4DP, E16 4DH, E13 8EQ, E13 8HX, E16 4DS, E16 4DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 4DW 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 4DW, 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 Edward Street was 56.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Custom House average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Edward Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Custom House and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Edward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-18 | £286,716 |
| 13 Edward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-09 | £304,093 |
| 1 Edward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-30 | £317,887 |
| 1 Edward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2017-10-24 | £292,441 |
| 27 Edward Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-02-15 | £282,372 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 4DW 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,617 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenscroft Infant School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 314 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 409 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 4out of 4 | 424 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 | - not rated | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 255 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 753 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,108 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 | 918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,781 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,987 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 | - not rated | 2,503 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,162 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,267 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,267 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkis Place Restaurant | 282 Barking Road, Plaistow | 45 yd | |
| Candy Crush Desserts | 278 Barking Road, Plaistow | 45 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 289 Barking Road, Plaistow | 87 yd | |
| Albina | 239 Barking Road, Plaistow | 87 yd | |
| Little Italy Pizza Wood Fired Oven | 294 Barking Road, Plaistow | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 244 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 409 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 920 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 951 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max's Grill Peri Peri | 280 Barking Road, Plaistow | 45 yd | |
| Pearl City | 268 Barking Road, Plaistow | 45 yd | |
| Sizzle N Fry | 243 Barking Road, Plaistow | 87 yd | |
| London Pizza Depot | 283 Barking Road, Plaistow | 87 yd | |
| Jol Sagar Indian Cuisine | 261 Barking Road, Plaistow | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 430 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 535 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 775 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 830 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 261 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 301 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 318 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 487 yd | |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 561 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 590 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 688 yd | |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 823 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 | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.0% |
| 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 | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.