Founder Close is in London and in Newham district. E6 6FS 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 Founder Close, London, E6 6FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 6FR, E6 6FT, E6 6ZE, E6 5NR, E6 6ZF, E6 6FY, E6 6BF, E6 6WE, E6 5PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 6FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 51.2% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 53% | 48.8% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 E6 6FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 51% | 43.8% | -7.2% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 41% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 11.7% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 58.3% | 51.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.3% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 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 | 13.8% | 22% | 8.2% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 40.2% | 2.7% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 18.9% | 5.8% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.1% 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 | 1.8% | 9.3% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 14.1% | 5.2% | -8.9% | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 8.6% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 49% | 53.1% | 4.1% | 81.4% | -28.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 41.9% 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 | 39.2% | 41.9% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 25.1% | 30% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 23.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 16.5% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.2% 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 | 38.9% | 42% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -41.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.3% | 36.2% | 28.9% | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.8% | 16% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 13.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.6% | 2.8% | -17.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 3.1% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.6% | 76.7% | -20.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 11% | 0.3% | 10.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 8.9% | 0.9% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 11% | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Founder Close was 227.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Founder Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 136th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Founder Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2025-03-27 | £515,676 |
| 22 Founder Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-24 | £424,379 |
| 17 Founder Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-04-20 | £169,974 |
| 16 Founder Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-12-20 | £241,315 |
| 15 Founder Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2018-04-30 | £294,021 |
E6 6FS 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E6 6FS 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallions Primary School Warwall , Beckton E6 6WG | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | 2out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Tollgate Road , Beckton E6 5UP | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drew Primary School Wythes Road , Silvertown E16 2DP | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,670 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 | 2,770 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,938 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 463 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Right Choice Independent Special School First Floor , 1-4 Beresford Square SE18 6BB | - not rated | 2,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Cuppie | Mobile Trader | 144 yd | |
| Sports Dock | Eastern Academic Building, 4 - 6 University Way | 473 yd | |
| Papa Johns Outlet | Eastern Academic Building, 4 - 6 University Way | 473 yd | |
| Starbucks Outlet | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 473 yd | |
| Edge Restaurant | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underground Bar | University Of East London Dockland Campus, University Way | 473 yd | |
| The Winsor House P H & Travel Inn Brewster Fayre | Winsor Public House, 1 Woolwich Manor Way | 800 yd | |
| Berneliu Uzeiga - Shepherds Inn | Beckton Tavern, 16 Mary Rose Mall | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morleys Coffee | Mobile Trader | 144 yd | |
| Beckton Fish Bar | 12 East Ham Manor Way, Beckton | 454 yd | |
| Yo To Go | 1 Armada Way, Beckton | 971 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza Beckton | East London Gymnasium, Triumph Road | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 3 - 5 Atlantis Avenue, Beckton | 365 yd | |
| Iceland - Beckton | Unit 1, Beckton Retail Park | 934 yd | |
| Food Bazar (LDN) Ltd | Unit 2, Beckton Retail Park | 958 yd | |
| Asda Stores | Asda Superstore, Tollgate Road | 964 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Armada Way, Beckton | 971 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sportsdock UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON DOCKLAND CAMPUS UNIVERSITY WAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Beckton Community Centre EAST HAM MANOR WAY | 399 yd | |
| Luckys Gym Gallions (Closed) Gallions Hotel Gallions Hotel | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| New Beckton Park Savage Gardens | grass pitches, tennis courts | 813 yd |
| Ymca Beckton Centre Tollgate Road | 964 yd | |
| East London Gymnastics Centre TRIUMPH ROAD | 1,012 yd | |
| Kingsford Community School KINGSFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 45.5% |
| 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 | 38.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.