Malmesbury Terrace is in London and in Newham district. E16 4PL 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 Malmesbury Terrace, London, E16 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4HQ, E16 4PJ, E16 4HP, E16 4JH, E16 4JJ, E16 4PN, E16 4HN, E16 1EN, E16 4QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 4PL 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 | 50.1% | 50.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.2% | -0.7% | 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 4PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.6% 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% | 61.6% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 23.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 24.5% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.5% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 49.2% | 38.8% | -10.4% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 40.8% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 | 23.2% | 22.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 8.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 34.7% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 18.2% | 5.6% | -12.6% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.6% 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 | 11% | 8.4% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 26.1% | 41.6% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 39.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 0.4% | -5.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 38.7% | 37.6% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -43.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 52% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.6% | 52% | 12.4% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 9.6% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.2% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 12.0% |
| Africa | 19.3% | 13.2% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.9% | 10% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.6% | 52% | 12.4% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 33.2% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 7.2% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 4.8% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.6% | 2.8% | -22.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 49.6% | 6.5% | 43.1% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malmesbury Terrace was 175.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malmesbury Terrace has the 26th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 214th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Malmesbury Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-07-23 | £397,570 |
| 26 Malmesbury Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £419,980 | 2019-05-23 | £457,981 |
| 20 Malmesbury Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-11-07 | £450,485 |
| 27 Malmesbury Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-08-31 | £475,317 |
| 5 Malmesbury Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-06-16 | £486,592 |
E16 4PL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 4PL 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 | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,289 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 | 2,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 307 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 307 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 575 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,652 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 | 1,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,747 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,948 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 | 369 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Docklands Pre-Preparatory School Unit 1 , Elektron Building E14 9GX | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazzis Cafe | 155 Barking Road, Canning Town | 67 yd | |
| Roses Cafe | 159 Barking Road, Canning Town | 67 yd | |
| Kings Restaurant | 147 Barking Road, Canning Town | 67 yd | |
| Kitchen37 | 155 Barking Road, Canning Town | 67 yd | |
| Torto Cafe | 137 Barking Road, Canning Town | 67 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 302 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 590 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 657 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 703 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Dallas Ltd | 157 Barking Road, Canning Town | 67 yd | |
| Subway | 135 Barking Road, Canning Town | 67 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 133 Barking Road, Canning Town | 84 yd | |
| Chick'os Flake Grill Chicken | 125 Barking Road, Canning Town | 91 yd | |
| Eightys Kitchen | 163 Barking Road, Canning Town | 98 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 117 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 701 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 790 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 264 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 294 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 360 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 372 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 398 yd | |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 580 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 688 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 846 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 | 97.7% |
| 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.41 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.