Hermit Road is in London and in Barking And Dagenham district. E16 4LF is located in the Canning Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermit Road, London, E16 4LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4HR, E16 4JL, E16 4PZ, E13 8EN, E13 8EJ, E16 4JW, E16 4JR, E16 4JP, E16 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 4LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.7% | 48.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 4LF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 41.6% | 46.3% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 36.3% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (89.4%) 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 | 46.6% | 52.9% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.5% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 7.1% | -8.6% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 21.9% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 12.2% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.7% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 10% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 39.9% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 21.5% | 4.5% | -17.0% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.8% 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 | 5.5% | 10% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 0.5% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 23.3% | 11.3% | -12.0% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 36.4% | 39.8% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -41.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 36.4% 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 | 46.1% | 36.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 24.1% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 18.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 14.6% | 7.8% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.8% | 24.4% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 36.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.5% 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 | 44.6% | 36.5% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -46.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 33.5% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.7% | 14.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 11.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 11.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 4.3% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.9% | 76.7% | -26.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 6.1% | 0.6% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.4% | 37.2% | -24.8% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.5% | 6.5% | 15.0% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermit Road was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.1% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hermit Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 235th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Hermit Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-03-31 | £305,136 |
| 84 Hermit Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2017-06-30 | £139,399 |
| 102 Hermit Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-05-10 | £163,148 |
| 84 Hermit Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2009-08-20 | £156,700 |
| 78 Hermit Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2008-03-28 | £517,573 |
E16 4LF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 4LF 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,332 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 | 1,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,379 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 | 411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | - not rated | 501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 641 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 | 327 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 327 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 332 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 402 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 | 4,518 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 | 1,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,690 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 | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,619 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 | 2,273 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,743 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 | 536 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Breeze Jerk Restaurant | 84 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 2 yd | |
| Auntie Nanas | 64 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 2 yd | |
| Brazilian Gourmet Burger | 70 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 2 yd | |
| Sweet Tooth Dessert | 82 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 31 yd | |
| Mazzis Cafe | 155 Barking Road, Canning Town | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 443 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 641 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 661 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 898 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Kitchen / Masamune Sushi / Bow Japanese / Sushi Canning Town | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 2 yd | |
| PFC Express | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 2 yd | |
| Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway | 58 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 2 yd | |
| FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken | 52 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 2 yd | |
| Super Wok Oriental Cuisine | 147 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 344 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 572 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 783 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 939 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 310 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 334 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 439 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 534 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 539 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 628 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 754 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 | 78.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.