Stephenson Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 4SA 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 Stephenson Street, London, E16 4SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4QR, E16 4ST, E16 4QY, E16 4QP, E16 4SP, E16 4QW, E16 4RG, E16 4RB, E16 4LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E16 4SA 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 4SA, 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 | 42% | 52.3% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 32.8% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 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 | 36.1% | 41.5% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 32.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 17% | 17% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 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 4SA 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 | 39.4% | 30.6% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 7.2% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 30.6% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.4% | -9.2% | 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 | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 2.6% | -6.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 17.5% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 15.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 44.2% | 45.9% | 1.7% | 81.4% | -35.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 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 | 60.3% | 58.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.7% | 10.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 4% | -4.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 58.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 32% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 3.7% | -18.7% | 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 Stephenson Street 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.
Stephenson Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I.O.D. House Stephenson Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £999,999 | 2021-06-25 | £1,013,291 |
| Canning Town Pumping Station Stephenson Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £924,000 | 2020-12-21 | £951,854 |
| Gillian House Stephenson Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2017-08-14 | £2,630,042 |
| 24 Stephenson Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2016-12-23 | £772,699 |
| 24 Stephenson Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-06-30 | £298,045 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 4SA 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 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,689 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 | 2,016 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 3,079 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,487 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 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Dee Street , Poplar E14 0PT | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community 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 | 726 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 993 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,202 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 | 1,032 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,397 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 | 4,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,028 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,290 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,636 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 | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 2,205 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 16 yd | |
| Aydil | 16A Bidder Street, Canning Town | 149 yd | |
| Don Rigos | 9 Bidder Street, Canning Town | 149 yd | |
| The Cafe Upstairs Canning Town Ltd | First Floor Units 6 And 7, Europa Trade Park | 226 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Unit 1 | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 16 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 685 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 894 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDN Kitchen Ltd | Street Record, Bidder Street | 60 yd | |
| Little Hudson | Restaurant, 12 Cody Road | 301 yd | |
| Grand Rasoi | Unit 5, Blackwall Trading Estate, Lanrick Road | 422 yd | |
| R1VAL Fitness Group Ltd | 30A Barking Road, Canning Town | 560 yd | |
| Chick'os Flake Grill Chicken | 125 Barking Road, Canning Town | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 554 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 683 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 709 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 936 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 849 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 869 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 892 yd | |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 936 yd | |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 977 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.