Area Information for Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB

Hermit Road in Newham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Canning Town North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of West Ham and Beckton. This page combines information for the address Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB, 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 Canning Town North
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 (Canning Town North), 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 247 crimes were reported within half a mile of E16 4LB.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB 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 Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB:

Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LE
Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4EW
Kimberley Road, Newham, London, E16 4NT
Protea Close, Newham, London, E16 4LL
Mafeking Road, Newham, London, E16 4NS
Beaconsfield Road, Newham, London, E16 4HY

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

The area containing Hermit Road, Newham, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. 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 5
Semi-Detached 18
Terraced 40
Flat (Purpose-Built) 84
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 1
Total 150
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Hermit Road, Newham, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 64% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 10
Owned with Mortgage 24
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 71
Rented: Other Social 26
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 151

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 59
Two People 29
Three People 15
Four People 23
Five People 10
Six People 10
Seven People 1
8+ People 3
Total 150

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 59
Family Household 68
Other Household 22
Total 149

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 44
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 34
Deprived In Three Dimensions 22
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 151

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 48% male.

Gender
Male 185
Female 205
Total 390

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 20
5-9 18
10-14 30
15-19 27
20-24 30
25-29 36
30-34 49
35-39 30
40-44 24
45-49 25
50-54 17
55-59 21
60-64 19
65-69 15
70-74 11
75-79 7
80-84 9
85+ 5
Total 393

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode E16 4LB does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

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 158
Married 106
Separated 5
Divorced 31
Widowed 13
Total 313

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 194
Good 116
Fair 54
Bad 21
Very Bad 4
Total 389

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) 125
Apprenticeship 13
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 41
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 31
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 26
No GCSEs or Equivalent 71
Other 8
Total 315

Ethnic Group Embed This

Hermit Road, 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 43% 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 167
Mixed Ethnicity 16
Indian 4
Pakistani 3
Bangladeshi 28
Chinese 1
Other Asian 30
Black African 92
Black Caribbean 18
Other Black/African/Caribbean 21
Arab 6
Other 3
Total 389

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Hermit Road, 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 201
European Union 54
Rest of Europe 21
Africa 55
Middle East and Asia 37
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 20
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 390

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 201
10+ Years 141
5-10 Years 17
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 20
Total 390

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 4LB.

Passport(s) Held
None 37
United Kingdom 262
Republic of Ireland 2
European Union 60
Rest of Europe 6
African Countries 8
Middle East or Asia 7
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 7
British Overseas Territories 0

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 73
Christian 190
Buddhist 11
Hindu 10
Jewish 0
Muslim 99
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 6
Total 389

Economic Activity Embed This

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 84
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 37
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 34
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 9
Unemployed 20
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 44
Retired 38
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 17
Other 17
Total 314

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 11
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 21
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 21
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 14
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 19
Elementary Occupations 33
Total 174

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 21
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 41
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 22
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 40
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 18
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 41
Semi-Routine Occupation 40
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 48
Full-time Student 44
Total 315

Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB is within the Canning Town North policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 247 crimes were reported within half a mile of E16 4LB.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 247 crimes committed near Hermit Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Canning Town North
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 4LB.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest railway station is West Ham, approximately 830 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
West Ham 830 yards
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 1.1 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 1.2 miles
Stratford (London) 1.4 miles
Maryland 1.6 miles
Stratford International 1.8 miles
Forest Gate 1.9 miles
Wanstead Park 2.1 miles
Hackney Wick 2.2 miles
Woodgrange Park 2.3 miles
Limehouse 2.3 miles
Manor Park 2.5 miles
Charlton 2.6 miles
Westcombe Park 2.7 miles
Homerton 2.7 miles
Maze Hill 2.8 miles
Leytonstone High Road 2.8 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 2.9 miles
Cambridge Heath 3 miles
Bethnal Green 3.1 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest DLR station is Star Lane, approximately 650 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest is St Helen's Catholic Primary School, approximately 400 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
St Helen's Catholic Primary School 400 yards
    
Grange Primary School 450 yards
    
Star Primary School 460 yards
    
Gainsborough Primary School 510 yards
    
Ravenscroft Primary School half a mile
    
Keir Hardie Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Curwen Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Ranelagh Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Kaizen Primary School 0.7 miles
    
St Luke's Primary School 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest is Eastlea Community School, approximately 160 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Eastlea Community School 160 yards
    
Rokeby School 600 yards
    
Harris Science Academy East London 0.9 miles
    
Bow School 0.9 miles
    
Lister Community School 0.9 miles
    
Cumberland Community School 1 mile
    
School 21 (All Through) 1.1 miles
    
Azhar Academy Girls School 1.1 miles  
Langdon Park Community School 1.2 miles
    
St Bonaventure's RC School 1.2 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest is Star Lane Medical Centre, approximately 390 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 Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest is The Canning Town Dental Practice, approximately 610 yards 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 Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest is Newham Hospital, approximately 1 mile away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Hermit Road, Newham, London, E16 4LB. The nearest is COHEN OPTICIANS, approximately 680 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
COHEN OPTICIANS 680 yards
RONALD BROWN OPTICANS 800 yards
IAB Eyecare Ltd 0.5 miles
NEIL GORDON OPTICIANS 1 mile
Eyeland Vision Care 1.3 miles
Eye Emporium Opticians 1.3 miles
BOLEYN EYE CENTRE 1.3 miles
EYEWORLD OPTICS 1.3 miles
UPTON PARK EYECARE 1.4 miles
Boots-London - Stratford 1.4 miles

* 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 4LB

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

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? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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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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