Beacons Close is in London and in Newham district. E6 5TT 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 Beacons Close, London, E6 5TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 5TU, E6 5TX, E6 5JY, E6 5SE, E6 5TQ, E6 5TH, E6 5TW, E6 5TN, E6 5SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 5TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 51% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 41.3% | 38.7% | -2.6% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 49.2% | 9.8% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 1.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 47.8% | 56.6% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 8.2% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 31.2% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.2% | 21% | 5.8% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 37.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 18.6% | 5.4% | -13.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 11.8% |
| Chinese | 10.1% | 4.2% | -5.9% | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 11% | 6.9% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 41.8% | 54% | 12.2% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 39.7% 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 | 45.5% | 39.7% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| European Union | 21.9% | 35.5% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 29.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 3.2% | -7.7% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 13.7% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.6% 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 | 44% | 39.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -43.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 32.6% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 4.8% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.8% | 8.5% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 12.3% | 0.3% | 12.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 15.8% | 0.9% | 14.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 13% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beacons Close was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.8% lower than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Beacons Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 86th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Beacons Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-01-31 | £501,375 |
| 9 Beacons Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-01-08 | £461,714 |
| 4 Beacons Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £521,000 | 2018-10-29 | £569,610 |
| 7 Beacons Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-10-27 | £592,340 |
| 3 Beacons Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2015-07-20 | £552,706 |
E6 5TT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
E6 5TT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E6 5TT 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Construction | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Tollgate Road , Beckton E6 5UP | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Road Primary School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Calverton Primary School King George Avenue , E16 3ET | - not rated | 812 yd | Community school | 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 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 977 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,047 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,636 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 2,133 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,523 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,371 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 827 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Fry School Prince of Wales Road , E16 3HQ | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,555 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food4ME St Marks Cafe | St Marks Community Centre, Tollgate Road | 374 yd | |
| American Bagel | American Bagel Kiosk, Mary Rose Mall | 669 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 - 5 Mary Rose Mall, Beckton | 696 yd | |
| Bevs Cafe | Unit 4 A3, Beckton Retail Park | 930 yd | |
| Big Mummys Kitchen | 277 High Street South, East Ham | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berneliu Uzeiga - Shepherds Inn | Beckton Tavern, 16 Mary Rose Mall | 626 yd | |
| The Winsor House P H & Travel Inn Brewster Fayre | Winsor Public House, 1 Woolwich Manor Way | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caloroso Pizza Beckton | East London Gymnasium, Triumph Road | 589 yd | |
| JRs | 281 High Street South, East Ham | 1,051 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 271 High Street South, East Ham | 1,052 yd | |
| Kings Peri Peri | 279 High Street South, East Ham | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 198 Tollgate Road, Beckton | 376 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Tollgate Road | 653 yd | |
| Food Bazar (LDN) Ltd | Unit 2, Beckton Retail Park | 939 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beckton District Park North BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH BECKTON DISTRICT PARK NORTH TOLLGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Beckton Globe Learning Zone BECKTON GLOBE BECKTON GLOBE KINGSFORD WAY | 475 yd | |
| Beckton District Park South Stansfeld Road | grass pitches | 485 yd |
| Kingsford Community School KINGSFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 496 yd |
| East London Gymnastics Centre TRIUMPH ROAD | 576 yd | |
| Ymca Beckton Centre Tollgate Road | 652 yd | |
| King George V Park KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE V PARK KING GEORGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 799 yd |
| Scott Wilkie School BAXTER ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| New Beckton Park Savage Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 912 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 205.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.