North Crescent is in London and in Newham district. E16 4TG is located in the Canning Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Crescent, London, E16 4TG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 4TG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.8% | 49.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 4TG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.1% 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 | 44.5% | 51.1% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 32.8% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 2.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.3% | 51.8% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 33.5% | -9.1% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 10.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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.
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 17.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 9.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 10.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 49.2% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 13.5% | 4.9% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.6% 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 | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 6.4% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 4.4% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 18.6% | 16.7% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 5.7% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 30.2% | 43.6% | 13.4% | 81.4% | -37.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 48.7% 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% | 48.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 18.3% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 15.5% | 10.7% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.8% 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 | 50.4% | 48.4% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 29.8% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.9% | 3.6% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.6% | 1.5% | 7.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Crescent was 263.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Crescent has the 19th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 109th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D North Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,655,000 | 2023-05-12 | £2,605,054 |
| 3A North Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,100,000 | 2022-11-16 | £21,535,005 |
| 5A North Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,857,500 | 2022-05-27 | £8,984,424 |
| 3C North Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £22,796,350 | 2021-06-22 | £23,099,369 |
| Unit A 1B North Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,250,000 | 2020-12-10 | £2,317,827 |
E16 4TG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,245 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 | 1,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 826 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorfield Primary School Wyvis Street , Poplar E14 6QD | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 869 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | 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 | 574 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,951 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroush - Canning Town | Unit 3, Ashmead Business Centre | 53 yd | |
| Studio Baristas | 8 Cody Road, Canning Town | 245 yd | |
| The Eternal Garden Bar | Restaurant, 12 Cody Road | 277 yd | |
| Chez Estou & Yoyo | 12 Cody Road, Canning Town | 278 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Unit 1 | 278 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 583 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 892 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 1,015 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hudson | Restaurant, 12 Cody Road | 277 yd | |
| LDN Kitchen Ltd | Street Record, Bidder Street | 597 yd | |
| Rial | 4A Memorial Avenue, Stratford | 720 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 2 Memorial Avenue, Stratford | 720 yd | |
| Bow School Kitchen | Bow School, 44 Twelvetrees Crescent | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 949 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 685 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 968 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 1,060 yd |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,070 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 | 93.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 97.9% |
| Median download speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 11.65 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 11.65 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.