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About

Beckton Park is a residential neighbourhood situated in the eastern part of the London Borough of Newham. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, low-rise terraced homes, and several local green spaces, including its namesake park. It is served by the Docklands Light Railway station at Cyprus, providing a direct connection to the financial districts of Canary Wharf and central London. The area's layout and housing stock reflect its development as part of London's expansion in the mid-20th century.

A prominent local feature is the large, domed former gas holder frames that stand as industrial landmarks near the Royal Docks. The nearby Beckton District Park offers extensive sports facilities, playing fields, and a children's playground. The University of East London's Docklands Campus is located just to the west, bordering the area. Daily life here is oriented around local shops and community centres, with the larger retail options of Beckton being within walking distance.

Area overview

On average Beckton Park has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beckton Park is £66,462 per year. There are 5 schools in Beckton Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Beckton Park is home to around 6,273 people, with a population density of about 4,711.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Beckton Park Population
6,273
Population density
4,711.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.48(+8%)
Vehicle crime
23.91(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.4(-24%)
Theft from the person
11.8(+26%)
Other theft
10.04(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
1,957
31.2%
British
1,352
21.56%
African
736
11.73%
Bangladeshi
469
7.48%
Other
233
3.71%
Total population: 6,272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,859
37.49%
No qualifications
999
20.15%
Level 3 (A level)
693
13.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
539
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
436
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 4,958

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
842
38.1%
Owns with a mortgage
492
22.26%
Other social rented
297
13.44%
Owns outright
282
12.76%
Social rents from council
217
9.82%
Total households: 2,210

Property prices in Beckton Park

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Beckton Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beckton Park in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beckton Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached8£459,000
Flats6£243,000
Terraced19£410,000

10 years median price trend in Beckton Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckton Park.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.