York Close is in London and in Newham district. E6 5QN is located in the Beckton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Close, London, E6 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 5QH, E6 5QL, E6 5QQ, E6 5QT, E6 5QA, E6 5QJ, E6 5PZ, E6 5NE, E6 5QP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 5QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.2% | 40.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 43.9% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 42.6% | 57.9% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 47.6% | 30.2% | -17.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.8% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 18.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 7.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.5% | 12.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 39.4% | -2.5% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.1% | 5.2% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 15.9% | 7.5% | -8.4% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 58.8% | 60.6% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, just 42.5% 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 | 41.9% | 42.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -40.7% |
| European Union | 28% | 33% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 26.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 9.5% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 8.7% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 6.4% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 6.4% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.5% 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 | 41.6% | 42.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.1% | 28.5% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 15.6% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.9% | 8.3% | -10.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 4.9% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 42% | 76.7% | -34.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 10.7% | 0.3% | 10.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 21.2% | 0.9% | 20.3% |
| Other EU countries | 9.5% | 1.5% | 8.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 63.6% | 46.2% | 17.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Close was 171.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
York Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 200th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 York Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-15 | £267,036 |
| 5 York Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-11-07 | £421,978 |
| 49 York Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-04-24 | £213,278 |
| 42 York Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2018-11-02 | £313,398 |
| 5 York Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2017-12-15 | £447,757 |
E6 5QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,392 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 | 4,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calverton Primary School King George Avenue , E16 3ET | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Tollgate Road , Beckton E6 5UP | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | 2out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 2,670 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,638 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,876 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 2,513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,875 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 2,321 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Bagel | American Bagel Kiosk, Mary Rose Mall | 571 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 - 5 Mary Rose Mall, Beckton | 598 yd | |
| Food4ME St Marks Cafe | St Marks Community Centre, Tollgate Road | 651 yd | |
| Central Production Kitchen | Central Production Kitchen Select Service Partner, City Aviation House | 889 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | London City Airport, Hartmann Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berneliu Uzeiga - Shepherds Inn | Beckton Tavern, 16 Mary Rose Mall | 534 yd | |
| The Winsor House P H & Travel Inn Brewster Fayre | Winsor Public House, 1 Woolwich Manor Way | 793 yd | |
| Underground Bar | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 937 yd | |
| Cabin Bar | London City Airport Ltd, City Aviation House | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloroso Pizza Beckton | East London Gymnasium, Triumph Road | 431 yd | |
| Beckton Fish Bar | 12 East Ham Manor Way, Beckton | 684 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | London City Airport, London | 929 yd | |
| Soul And Grain | Room C1 24, City Aviation House | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Tollgate Road | 616 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 198 Tollgate Road, Beckton | 636 yd | |
| Food Bazar (LDN) Ltd | Unit 2, Beckton Retail Park | 1,004 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Beckton Park Savage Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 319 yd |
| East London Gymnastics Centre TRIUMPH ROAD | 425 yd | |
| Kingsford Community School KINGSFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Beckton Globe Learning Zone BECKTON GLOBE BECKTON GLOBE KINGSFORD WAY | 555 yd | |
| Beckton District Park South Stansfeld Road | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Ymca Beckton Centre Tollgate Road | 616 yd | |
| Beckton Community Centre EAST HAM MANOR WAY | 734 yd | |
| London Regatta Centre DOCKSIDE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 67.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 67.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 67.3% |
| 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.