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About

Beckton is located in the eastern part of the Newham borough, bordering the Royal Docks and the River Thames. The area is characterised by extensive post-war housing estates and modern residential developments, built upon land historically used for industry and the former Beckton Gas Works. Its road layout is broad and linear, reflecting its industrial past.

A large, distinctive artificial ski slope and dry ski centre operates on the slopes of the former gasworks spoil heap. The area is served by the Docklands Light Railway, providing transport links alongside the A13 and A406 road networks. Open spaces include Beckton District Park and the adjacent Beckton Alps parkland.

Area overview

On average Beckton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year. There are 2 schools in Beckton: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Beckton is home to around 9,427 people, with a population density of about 2,237.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
146
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
40.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Beckton Population
9,427
Population density
2,237 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.34(+69%)
Shoplifting
35.85(+254%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.57(+22%)
Drugs
22.17(+264%)
Vehicle crime
20.15(+108%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,977
20.97%
Other White
1,792
19.01%
African
1,344
14.26%
Bangladeshi
1,041
11.04%
Indian
563
5.97%
Total population: 9,428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,324
43.55%
No qualifications
1,301
17.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,214
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
747
9.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
7.52%
Total 16+ residents: 7,632

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,065
31.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,041
30.67%
Owns with a mortgage
617
18.18%
Social rents from council
307
9.05%
Owns outright
171
5.04%
Total households: 3,394

Property prices in Beckton

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 in Beckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £535,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beckton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£505,000
Flats25£355,000
Semi-Detached1£515,000
Terraced6£432,500

10 years median price trend in Beckton

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

All postcodes in Beckton

E162DL

Beckton

E162GU

Upper Dock Walk

E162BJ

Royal Quay Road

E66WD

Wheatfields

E65TY

Pearl Close

E66WP

Downings

E162QZ

Albert Basin Way

E162XT

Betts Mews

E65JQ

Kingsford Way

E66ND

Edmund Hurst Drive

E66ZB

Tunnan Leys

E162AH

Gallions Road

E162GA

University Way

E65PH

Agnes Close

E65RE

Tulip Close

E66NB

Henry Addlington Close

E66NJ

Aaron Hill Road

E66ZA

Hide

E65XX

Routh Street

E67FF

Hornet Way

E65ND

Pennyroyal Avenue

E65ZZ

Kingsford Way

E66ZE

Tynemouth Close

E162GX

Hudson Way

E65TS

Bondfield Road

E65YE

Hallywell Crescent

E65XS

Derifall Close

E66NY

Stonewall

E162UG

Atlantis Avenue

E66LF

Roding Road

E67AE

Armada Way

E162BH

Beckton

E162FE

Basin Approach

E66LH

Claps Gate Lane

E66LL

Alpine Way

E65NJ

Alison Close

E162QP

Albert Basin Way

E67AF

Armada Way

E162XY

Wallis Walk

E66LG

Claps Gate Lane

E162ET

Beckton

E162QL

Gallions Road

E66NX

Angelica Drive

E67ER

Armada Way

E65XG

Harrier Way

E162BX

Beckton

E65RB

Beckton

E66WF

Covelees Wall

E162XX

Royal Albert

E66WA

Oxleas

E66JF

Claps Gate Lane

E66FY

Weaver Close

E65NH

Artisan Close

E65NP

Cyprus Place

E66WT

Tunnan Leys

E162AG

Gallions Road

E162BF

Armada Way

E162EG

Beckton

E162EN

Beckton

E162QX

Basin Approach

E65XU

Bowyer Close

E65XR

Hallywell Crescent

E66LD

Stonewall

E162GY

Frobisher Yard

E66LR

Eastbury Road

E66WL

Newark Knok

E162BW

Royal Quay Road

E162GT

Gallions Road

E162UD

Atlantis Avenue

E65RG

Sage Close

E66EY

Royal Docks Road

E66LA

Alpine Way

E162FU

Magellan Boulevard

E66FS

Founder Close

E66WN

Bradymead

E162XR

Wallis Walk

E162XW

Shackleton Way

E162UE

Atlantis Avenue

E66LS

Roding Road

E162FF

Basin Approach

E162HU

Lock Side Way

E162XU

Peto Mews

E66ZF

Weymouth Close

E66FR

Trader Road

E66WQ

Warwall

E65RJ

Sage Close

E66WY

Ashen

E66WS

Horse Leaze

E66LP

Eastbury Road

E66WH

Newark Knok

E67AB

Armada Way

E65XP

Hallywell Crescent

E162EP

Beckton

E162QW

Basin Approach

E162XN

Cavendish Square

E162EF

Beckton

E65YF

Tollgate Road

E162HA

Lock Side Way

E162QN

Albert Basin Way

E162UB

Atlantis Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.