Claps Gate Lane is in London and in Newham district. E6 6LG 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 Claps Gate Lane, London, E6 6LG 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 E6 6LG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.7% | 49.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 50.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.4% | 40.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 47.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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 (95.1%) 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 | 52.5% | 54.9% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 40.2% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 3.5% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -9.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% | 5.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 9.5% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 43.1% | 18.9% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 34.4% | 3.6% | -30.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 19.2% | 9.3% | -9.9% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 51.3% | 62.3% | 11.0% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 33.1% 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 | 27.7% | 33.1% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| European Union | 40.9% | 41.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 35.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 7.3% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 7% | -7.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 9.9% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38.4% 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 | 27.7% | 33.1% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -50.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 38.4% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 28.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 14.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 30.5% | 6.1% | -24.4% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 5.2% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.2% | 76.7% | -32.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 23.1% | 0.3% | 22.8% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claps Gate Lane was 1250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 636.9% higher than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Claps Gate Lane has the highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 12th highest crime rate of 745 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 250.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 4A Gateway Retail Park, 8 Claps Gate Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £44,000,000 | 2020-02-05 | £40,890,295 |
| Unit 4A Gateway Retail Park, 8 Claps Gate Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £47,750,000 | 2015-05-08 | £55,866,866 |
E6 6LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 29% 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 6LG 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 | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 4,058 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 | - not rated | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Primary School Warwall , Beckton E6 6WG | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Junior School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Infant School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | - not rated | 1,020 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 | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 2,167 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,758 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 | 1,797 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,737 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 2,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Unit 9, Gateway Retail Park | 0 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 7, Gateway Retail Park | 12 yd | |
| McDonalds - Claps Gate Lane | Unit 1, Gateway Retail Park | 12 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 4C, Gateway Retail Park | 24 yd | |
| Creams | Unit 4B, Gateway Retail Park | 54 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winsor House P H & Travel Inn Brewster Fayre | Winsor Public House, 1 Woolwich Manor Way | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4A, Gateway Retail Park | 23 yd | |
| KFC - Drive-Thru | Unit 2, Gateway Retail Park | 54 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet Within Sainsbury | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 363 yd | |
| Yo To Go | 1 Armada Way, Beckton | 661 yd | |
| Showcase Cinema | Jenkins Lane, East Ham | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 4 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 124 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 363 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Online | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 363 yd | |
| Iceland - Beckton | Unit 1, Beckton Retail Park | 575 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Armada Way, Beckton | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 520 yd |
| Powerleague (Newham) Norwegian Playingfields Norwegian Playingfields Jenkins Lane | artificial grass pitch | 737 yd |
| Thames Water (Closed) Jenkins Lane | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 926 yd | |
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 960 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 93.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.