South Crescent is in London and in Newham district. E16 4TL is located in the Canning Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Crescent, London, E16 4TL 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 local area around E16 4TL 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 4TL, 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 4TL 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 South Crescent was 1171.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 542.6% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Crescent has the 2nd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 13th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 330.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Gemini Business Centre, 7A South Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £32,350,000 | 2022-01-26 | £29,351,545 |
| Unit 2 Gemini Business Centre, 7A South Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,461,000 | 2021-06-15 | £4,919,367 |
| Unit 1 Gemini Business Centre, 7A South Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,550,000 | 2020-04-24 | £4,278,068 |
| 11 South Crescent, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,575,625 | 2016-09-30 | £3,376,340 |
The percentage of student residents living in E16 4TL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,268 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 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Infant School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | - not rated | 627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School 10-14 Gainsborough Road , Stratford E15 3AF | - not rated | 780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marner Primary School Devas Street , Bow E3 3LL | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 876 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 888 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 952 yd | Free schools | 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 | 789 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,347 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromley Hall School Bromley Hall Road , E14 0LF | - not rated | 688 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo High School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Onelab College 7 Corsican Square , E3 3YD | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Balanced Food Company Ltd | 9B South Crescent, Canning Town | 6 yd | |
| Studio Baristas | 8 Cody Road, Canning Town | 232 yd | |
| Chez Estou & Yoyo | 12 Cody Road, Canning Town | 245 yd | |
| The Cabin Cafe | Nibbles Sandwich Bar, Unit 1 | 245 yd | |
| The Cafe Upstairs Canning Town Ltd | First Floor Units 6 And 7, Europa Trade Park | 248 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 401 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 986 yd | |
| The Beehive | 104-106 Empson Street | 996 yd | |
| Galvaniser's PH | 2 Devas Street | 1,014 yd | |
| Brownfield Social Club | First Floor, 82 St Leonards Road | 1,081 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hudson | Restaurant, 12 Cody Road | 264 yd | |
| LDN Kitchen Ltd | Street Record, Bidder Street | 374 yd | |
| Grand Rasoi | Unit 5, Blackwall Trading Estate, Lanrick Road | 546 yd | |
| Bow School Kitchen | Bow School, 44 Twelvetrees Crescent | 747 yd | |
| Perfect Taste AV Ltd | Commercial Unit Ground, 47c Abbott Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 16a Leven Road | 695 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 932 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 1,015 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| Bow School TWELVETREES CRESCENT | tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Marner Primary School DEVAS STREET | artificial grass pitch | 939 yd |
| Langdon Park Leisure Centre (Closed) Byron Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,060 yd |
| Langdon Park CHADBOURN STREET | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 68.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 8.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 8.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.