Star Lane is in London and in Newham district. E16 4RG 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 4RG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4QP, E16 4QY, E16 4QR, E16 4SA, E16 4RF, E16 4SP, E16 4NQ, E16 4NG, E16 4NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 4RG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 4RG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 44.6% | 52.3% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 32.8% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 37.2% | 41.5% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 32.6% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 17% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4RG this area, 30.6% 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 | 35.6% | 30.6% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 7.2% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 11.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 30.6% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 18% | 3.4% | -14.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.9% 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 | 4% | 7.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 19.3% | 17.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 15.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 51.8% | 45.9% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 61.7% | 58.6% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 11% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 13.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.6% | 58.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 32% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 1.5% | -9.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 3.7% | -18.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Star Lane was 1066.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 471.0% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Star Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 14th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 293.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-05-01 | £451,234 |
| The Anchor Ph, 20 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2010-07-19 | £779,487 |
| 6 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £243,995 | 2007-04-20 | £482,959 |
| 16 Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2005-05-27 | £473,077 |
| 16A Star Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2004-05-28 | £482,437 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 4RG 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,707 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 | 1,812 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,290 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 | 237 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,383 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 | 1,034 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,093 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 | 2,103 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,437 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 | 1,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,026 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 | 2,206 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P&A Food Management Services Limited | Bus Garage, Stephenson Street | 208 yd | |
| The Cafe Upstairs Canning Town Ltd | First Floor Units 6 And 7, Europa Trade Park | 210 yd | |
| The Eternal Garden Bar | Restaurant, 12 Cody Road | 238 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Unit 1 | 247 yd | |
| Chez Estou & Yoyo | 12 Cody Road, Canning Town | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 208 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 843 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 861 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 1,001 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hudson | Restaurant, 12 Cody Road | 238 yd | |
| LDN Kitchen Ltd | Street Record, Bidder Street | 271 yd | |
| Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway | 58 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 547 yd | |
| FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken | 52 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 547 yd | |
| Japanese Kitchen / Masamune Sushi / Bow Japanese / Sushi Canning Town | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 627 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 807 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 814 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 884 yd | |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 924 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.