Star Lane is in London and in Newham district. E16 4RF 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 Star Lane, London, E16 4RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4NG, E16 4NF, E16 4NB, E16 4NQ, E16 4NJ, E16 4NA, E16 4QY, E16 4RQ, E16 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 4RF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 53.5% | 49.9% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.1% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 4RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.8% 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 | 47.8% | 57.8% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 19.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 23.6% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -20.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 54.4% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 32% | 27.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 9.6% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 4RF this area, 29.8% 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 | 35.5% | 29.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 11.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.6% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 12.4% | 3.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 29.8% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 15% | 5.1% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.4% 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 | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 5.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 4.3% | 1.4% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 70.4% | 68.4% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -13.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 62.9% | 69.7% | 6.8% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 19.4% | 14% | -5.4% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.6% | 68.5% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 16.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 6.4% | -6.5% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Lane was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.3% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Star Lane has the 7th lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 191st lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-12-13 | £360,360 |
| 79 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-12-09 | £449,184 |
| 53 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2020-07-31 | £472,449 |
| 79 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-04-06 | £387,286 |
| 59 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2016-01-25 | £413,083 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 4RF 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Construction | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 35 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,061 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 | 370 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Community 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 | 1,239 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,895 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 | 2,127 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,419 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 | 874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,557 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 2,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie Nanas | 64 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| C Breeze Jerk Restaurant | 84 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| Brazilian Gourmet Burger | 70 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 334 yd | |
| Sweet Tooth Dessert | 82 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 340 yd | |
| P&A Food Management Services Limited | Bus Garage, Stephenson Street | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 351 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 669 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 832 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 960 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway | 58 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken | 52 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| Japanese Kitchen / Masamune Sushi / Bow Japanese / Sushi Canning Town | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| PFC Express | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 331 yd | |
| Super Wok Oriental Cuisine | 147 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 484 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 535 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 844 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 65 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 68 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 602 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 604 yd | |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 622 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 740 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 743 yd | |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 893 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.