Area Information for University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB

University Way in Newham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Royal Albert ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of West Ham and Beckton. This page combines information for the address University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E16 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Newham
Ward Royal Albert
Constituency West Ham and Beckton * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Royal Albert), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in January 2025, when 95 crimes were reported within half a mile of E16 2GB.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab.

Broadband Summary

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is 10-30Mbps, considered a somewhat basic broadband speed nowadays. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB:

University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GA
University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GG
University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GH
Gallions Road, Newham, London, E16 2AH
University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GJ
Basin Approach, Newham, London, E16 2FF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about E16 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 8
Semi-Detached 49
Terraced 53
Flat (Purpose-Built) 103
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Total 220
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing University Way, Newham, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 43% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 20
Owned with Mortgage 43
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 73
Rented: Other Social 23
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 59
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 222

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 75
Two People 52
Three People 52
Four People 25
Five People 8
Six People 5
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 218

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing University Way, Newham, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 74
Family Household 114
Other Household 32
Total 220

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 94
Deprived In One Dimension 77
Deprived In Two Dimensions 31
Deprived In Three Dimensions 16
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 220

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in West Ham and Beckton constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 433
Female 500
Total 933

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 36
5-9 25
10-14 22
15-19 118
20-24 280
25-29 66
30-34 71
35-39 57
40-44 59
45-49 46
50-54 36
55-59 27
60-64 26
65-69 19
70-74 24
75-79 9
80-84 8
85+ 9
Total 938

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of E16 2GB there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 65% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 603
Married 177
Separated 12
Divorced 40
Widowed 18
Total 850

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 422
Good 363
Fair 104
Bad 35
Very Bad 9
Total 933

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 255
Apprenticeship 19
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 282
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 73
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 56
No GCSEs or Equivalent 119
Other 46
Total 850

Ethnic Group Embed This

University Way, Newham, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 56% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 522
Mixed Ethnicity 45
Indian 58
Pakistani 28
Bangladeshi 31
Chinese 23
Other Asian 22
Black African 96
Black Caribbean 52
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Arab 17
Other 33
Total 934

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (University Way, Newham, London), 52% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 484
European Union 161
Rest of Europe 40
Africa 67
Middle East and Asia 124
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 58
Total 934

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 484
10+ Years 193
5-10 Years 59
2-5 Years 71
Less Than 2 Years 126
Total 933

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E16 2GB.

Passport(s) Held
None 39
United Kingdom 559
Republic of Ireland 14
European Union 183
Rest of Europe 17
African Countries 28
Middle East or Asia 50
North America or Caribbean 39
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 254
Christian 365
Buddhist 16
Hindu 45
Jewish 0
Muslim 89
Sikh 6
Other Religion 13
Not Stated 146
Total 934

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Royal Albert ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of student residents - 52% of the resident population. On average, around 8% of census respondents were students. Male residents were slightly less likely than women to be students. The figures for students include both working and full-time studying students.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 132
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 51
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 63
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 12
Unemployed 18
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 443
Retired 63
Looking After Home or Family 24
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 30
Other 17
Total 853

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 21
Professional Occupations 48
Associate Professional Occupations 38
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 26
Skilled Trades Occupations 40
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 35
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 29
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 30
Elementary Occupations 73
Total 340

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 45
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 58
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 38
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 79
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 31
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 51
Semi-Routine Occupation 58
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 50
Full-time Student 439
Total 849

University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB is within the Royal Albert policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 95 crimes were reported within half a mile of E16 2GB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 95 crimes committed near University Way
Neighbourhood Team Address Royal Albert
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Newham. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E16 2GB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest railway station is Woolwich (Elizabeth line), approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 1.1 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 1.2 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 1.3 miles
Plumstead 1.3 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 1.9 miles
Barking Riverside 2.1 miles
Charlton 2.2 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 2.3 miles
Barking 2.3 miles
Abbey Wood 2.4 miles
Westcombe Park 2.7 miles
Woodgrange Park 3.1 miles
West Ham 3.1 miles
Welling 3.2 miles
Falconwood 3.3 miles
Maze Hill 3.3 miles
Manor Park 3.3 miles
Dagenham Dock 3.5 miles
Kidbrooke 3.5 miles
Forest Gate 3.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest DLR station is Gallions Reach, approximately 290 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest is Gallions Primary School, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Gallions Primary School 780 yards
    
Winsor Primary School 800 yards
    
North Beckton Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Drew Primary School 1 mile
    
Heronsgate Primary School 1 mile
    
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) 1.1 miles
    
Discovery Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 1.2 miles
    
Calverton Primary School 1.3 miles
    
Mulgrave Primary School 1.3 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest is London Design and Engineering UTC, approximately 330 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
London Design and Engineering UTC 330 yards
    
Kingsford Community School 0.8 miles
    
Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School (All Through) 1.1 miles
    
Royal Greenwich Trust School 1.5 miles
    
Royal Docks Academy 1.5 miles
    
Brampton Manor Academy 1.6 miles
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School 1.7 miles
    
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls 1.7 miles
    
Plumstead Manor School 1.8 miles
    
Langdon Academy (All Through) 1.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest is Royal Docks Medical Practice, approximately 640 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest is Beckton Dental Clinic, approximately 0.8 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest is Cygnet Hospital Beckton, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to University Way, Newham, London, E16 2GB. The nearest is Asda Vision, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in E16 2GB

The maximum speed reported in this postcode is over 10-30Mbps, a fast connection. At this speed gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing can generally be done without noticeable slowdown. A small number of devices will be able to share the connection simultaneously, although some slowdown may occur during evenings.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Maximum Download Speed Available Less than 5Mbps

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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