Beckton is a residential and industrial area in the London Borough of Newham, located east of the River Lea and close to the Thames. It is known for its large retail parks, including the Gallions Reach Shopping Park, and proximity to London City Airport. The area has a mix of housing, from post-war estates to newer developments, and is served by the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), providing connections to Canary Wharf and central London.
Beckton was historically dominated by gasworks, which have since been redeveloped. The area now features green spaces like Beckton District Park and the Beckton Alps, a former ski slope turned nature reserve. Industrial zones coexist with residential neighborhoods, and the University of East London has a campus nearby. The A13 and A406 roads provide road links, while the Royal Docks and Thames Barrier Park are within easy reach.
On average Beckton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Beckton is £51,900 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.
Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £366,500 in Beckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £535,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £315,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £440,000 |
| Terraced | 4 | £385,500 |
10 years price trend in Beckton
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Albatross Close
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Artisan Close
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East Ham Manor Way
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Ireland Close
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Cyprus Place
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Fletcher Close
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Horse Leaze
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Tansy Close
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Vulcan Close
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Pepper Close
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Aaron Hill Road
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Armada Way
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Searles Drive
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Warwall
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Beckton
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University Way
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Frobisher Yard
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Alpine Way
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Claps Gate Lane
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Angelica Drive
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University Way
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Bradley Stone Road
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County Road
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Cow Leaze
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County Road
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Beaufort
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Beckton
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Pearl Close
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Shackleton Way
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Frobisher Road
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Frobisher Road
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Covelees Wall
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Alfred's Way (East Ham And Barking By-Pass)
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Beckton
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Upper Dock Walk
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Baseing Close
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Bradley Stone Road
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University Way
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Frobisher Yard
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Lion Road
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Bessie Lansbury Close
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Lockside Way
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Albert Basin Way
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Shackleton Way
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Magellan Boulevard
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Lion Road
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County Road
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Ashen
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Beckton
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Gallions Road
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Atlantis Avenue
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Ferndale Street
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Wheatfields
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Stonewall
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Sudbury
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Covelees Wall
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Armada Way
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Lockside Way
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Shackleton Way
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Angelica Drive
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Beckton
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Hillcroft Road
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Ferndale Street
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Downings
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Armada Way
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.