Pretoria Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 4NP 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 Pretoria Road, London, E16 4NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4NU, E16 4NS, E15 3AQ, E16 4NR, E16 4NT, E15 3AJ, E13 0HQ, E15 3AG, E16 4PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 4NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.8% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.2% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.1% 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 | 44.3% | 54.1% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 16.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 34.5% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.1% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 48.4% | 51.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 32.1% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 11.5% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 15.5% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.8% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 9.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13.6% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 44.3% | 22.3% | 33.8% | 10.5% |
| Other | 23.6% | 5.7% | -17.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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 | 5.3% | 14.3% | 9.0% | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 13.9% | 11% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 50.1% | 41.5% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 41.4% 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 | 51.6% | 41.4% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -41.8% |
| European Union | 23.3% | 27.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 21.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 7% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 16.1% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.9% 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 | 51.3% | 41.5% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 32.9% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 23.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 7.3% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.7% | 6.6% | -11.1% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pretoria Road was 101.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pretoria Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 375th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Pretoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-03-24 | £484,316 |
| 21 Pretoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2025-03-21 | £477,123 |
| 100 Pretoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2024-08-02 | £626,919 |
| 64 Pretoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-12-19 | £522,255 |
| 76 Pretoria Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,000 | 2021-04-26 | £403,388 |
E16 4NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 4NP 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,064 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | 3out of 4 | 208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 190 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 872 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,330 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,609 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 | 1,740 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,238 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 423 yd | |
| Auntie Nanas | 64 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 447 yd | |
| C Breeze Jerk Restaurant | 84 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 447 yd | |
| Brazilian Gourmet Burger | 70 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 450 yd | |
| Chargeable Community Centre | Chargeable Lane Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 598 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 755 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 852 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Fried Chicken | 344 Grange Road, Plaistow | 177 yd | |
| Super Wok Oriental Cuisine | 147 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 216 yd | |
| Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway | 58 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 447 yd | |
| FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken | 52 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 447 yd | |
| Japanese Kitchen / Masamune Sushi / Bow Japanese / Sushi Canning Town | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 780 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 913 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 99 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 292 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 735 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 774 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 974 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 | 98.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 200.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 93.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.