Beaconsfield Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 4HU is located in the Canning Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaconsfield Road, London, E16 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4HY, E16 4HS, E16 4LD, E16 4LE, E16 4JS, E16 4JP, E16 4HT, E16 4HX, E16 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 4HU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 4HU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 45.9% | 44.3% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 40.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 39.4% | 50.9% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32.8% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4HU this area, 29% 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 | 26.6% | 29% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 32.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 17.6% | 2.3% | -15.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 19.2% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 51.4% | 41.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 45.3% 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 | 55.5% | 45.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 21.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.9% 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 | 54.9% | 45.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 27.9% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 7.1% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 8.9% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaconsfield Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Canning Town North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% 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 Beaconsfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £172,300 | 2015-07-27 | £235,139 |
E16 4HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 4HU 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,450 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 | 1,669 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Infant School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | - not rated | 422 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 206 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 482 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,489 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 | 1,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,618 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 | 2,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,701 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 | 2,089 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,802 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 716 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tooth Dessert | 82 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 158 yd | |
| Auntie Nanas | 64 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 185 yd | |
| C Breeze Jerk Restaurant | 84 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 185 yd | |
| Brazilian Gourmet Burger | 70 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 187 yd | |
| Chargeable Community Centre | Chargeable Lane Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 621 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 664 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 705 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 862 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Wok Oriental Cuisine | 147 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 71 yd | |
| Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway | 58 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 185 yd | |
| FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken | 52 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 185 yd | |
| Japanese Kitchen / Masamune Sushi / Bow Japanese / Sushi Canning Town | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 185 yd | |
| PFC Express | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 529 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 735 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 209 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 283 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 466 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 504 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 720 yd | |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 802 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.