Chester Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 4NL 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 Chester Road, London, E16 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4NJ, E16 4NE, E16 4ND, E16 4NQ, E16 4NW, E16 4HT, E16 4NN, E16 4NF, E16 4HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 4NL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48.1% | 47.7% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 52.3% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 4NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 51% | 53.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 33.9% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 49.4% | 51.7% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 34.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.7% | 19.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 16.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 31.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 19.7% | 4.8% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.9% 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 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 59.3% | 40.9% | -18.4% | 81.4% | -40.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
In this area, just 47.3% 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 | 49.6% | 47.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 25.6% | 21.5% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 8.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 12.7% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 5.4% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.3% 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 | 48.9% | 47% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 27.3% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 8.7% | -6.7% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.4% | 6.5% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 7.9% | 1.5% | 6.4% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Road was 124.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 319th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Chester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-12-19 | £416,534 |
| 61 Chester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-05-21 | £388,245 |
| 11 Chester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £402,000 | 2024-05-15 | £380,669 |
| 53 Chester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-29 | £368,986 |
| 2 Chester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2021-03-19 | £421,908 |
E16 4NL 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.
E16 4NL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 4NL 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 | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 867 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 | 1,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,219 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 | 140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 199 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | - not rated | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School 10-14 Gainsborough Road , Stratford E15 3AF | - not rated | 434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | - not rated | 643 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 91 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 147 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 651 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 651 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 651 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 | 4,712 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,387 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,522 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 | 2,025 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,467 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 | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 940 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,395 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 1,432 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 | 314 yd | |
| Auntie Nanas | 64 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 323 yd | |
| C Breeze Jerk Restaurant | 84 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 323 yd | |
| Brazilian Gourmet Burger | 70 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 327 yd | |
| The Eternal Garden Bar | Restaurant, 12 Cody Road | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 521 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 749 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 804 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 897 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Wok Oriental Cuisine | 147 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 249 yd | |
| Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway | 58 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 323 yd | |
| FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken | 52 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 323 yd | |
| Japanese Kitchen / Masamune Sushi / Bow Japanese / Sushi Canning Town | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 323 yd | |
| PFC Express | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 599 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 715 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 1,002 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 151 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 634 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 653 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 838 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 878 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 83.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.