Hornet Way is in London and in Newham district. E6 7FF is located in the Beckton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hornet Way, London, E6 7FF 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. However, the area surrounding E6 7FF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 54.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 45.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 7FF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 52.6% | 43.4% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 47.9% | 13.2% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 50.8% | 59.5% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 31.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 6.3% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 1.5% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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.
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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 11% | -13.3% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.3% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 6% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 56.5% | 32.6% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 9.7% | 4.7% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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 | 26.2% | 9.1% | -17.1% | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 10.3% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 2.2% | -6.9% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 16.6% | 14.7% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 12.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 1.7% | -8.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 21.3% | 45.8% | 24.5% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 63.5% | 42.3% | -21.2% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 27.8% | 22.0% | 6.1% | 21.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 14.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.8% 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 | 62.7% | 41.8% | -20.9% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26.8% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 21.2% | 18.7% | 2.9% | 18.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.1% | 3.6% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.7% | 76.7% | -17.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.9% | 37.2% | -24.3% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 24.9% | 6.5% | 18.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hornet Way was 522.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 205.7% higher than the Beckton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hornet Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Beckton and the 36th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 141.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units 12 & 13 Gemini Business Park Hornet Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,500,000 | 2022-04-07 | £5,952,703 |
| Unit 10 Gemini Business Park Hornet Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £70,867,635 | 2021-12-21 | £65,376,321 |
| Unit 1 Gemini Business Park Hornet Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £60,590,479 | 2021-12-21 | £55,895,510 |
| Unit 23 Gemini Business Park Hornet Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £23,536,542 | 2021-12-21 | £21,712,768 |
| Unit 12 Gemini Business Park Hornet Way, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,600,000 | 2021-11-16 | £3,321,047 |
E6 7FF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7FF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 144 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 2,289 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 3,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,520 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 | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gallions Primary School Warwall , Beckton E6 6WG | 4out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsor Primary School East Ham Manor Way , Beckton E6 5NA | 3out of 4 | 1,842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Carey Church of England Primary School The Rivergate Centre , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary School Battery Road , SE28 0JN | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 2,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,077 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 | 3,097 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,256 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Red Lion Lane , SE18 4LD | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,057 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,198 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 | 1,780 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Directions The Storey Centre , Woodman Street E16 2LS | 3out of 4 | 2,263 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 2,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chans Bros Ltd Staff Canteen | Unit 2, Gemini Business Park | 22 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | Unit 6A, Gallions Reach Shopping Park | 255 yd | |
| McDonalds - Gallions Reach | Unit 28, Gallions Reach Shopping Park | 255 yd | |
| Chaiiwala - Gallions Reach | Unit 20, Gallions Reach Shopping Park | 255 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | Unit 24, Gallions Reach Shopping Park | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iffu's | Unit 18, Gemini Business Park | 45 yd | |
| Yo To Go | 1 Armada Way, Beckton | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Armada Way, Beckton | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thames Water (Closed) Jenkins Lane | grass pitches | 865 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.5% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.