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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 145 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
145
Deprivation level
7/10
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
54.21(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.22(+31%)
Shoplifting
29.6(+196%)
Vehicle crime
20.58(+120%)
Other theft
15.06(+32%)
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 43 recent sales, the median property price is £366,500 in Beckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 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
Flats31£350,000
Terraced9£420,000
Semi-Detached1£515,000
Detached2£505,000

10 years median price trend in Beckton

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

All postcodes in Beckton

E162XZ

Royal Albert

E66FT

Fletcher Close

E162UD

Atlantis Avenue

E65TY

Pearl Close

E66FY

Weaver Close

E162EF

Beckton

E65XT

Pepper Close

E162GU

Upper Dock Walk

E162BX

Beckton

E66WX

Cow Leaze

E162QZ

Albert Basin Way

E66WT

Tunnan Leys

E66NN

Yeoman Close

E66WP

Downings

E162QL

Gallions Road

E162QX

Basin Approach

E66NU

Angelica Drive

E162BJ

Royal Quay Road

E65XG

Harrier Way

E162EP

Beckton

E66NX

Angelica Drive

E66NL

County Road

E162XT

Betts Mews

E65XS

Derifall Close

E162FF

Basin Approach

E65PL

Devalls Close

E65NR

Heather Close

E162EN

Carrack Mews

E65NL

Bessie Lansbury Close

E66FS

Founder Close

E162GX

Hudson Way

E162XX

Royal Albert

E65PJ

Baseing Close

E65JP

Lion Road

E66LE

Winsor Terrace

E162AJ

Silley Weir Promenade

E66WN

Bradymead

E162GA

University Way

E66FZ

Collier Close

E66EY

Royal Docks Road

E66ZB

Tunnan Leys

E162GH

University Way

E65JQ

Kingsford Way

E162UE

Atlantis Avenue

E66NJ

Aaron Hill Road

E67FB

Armada Way

E162HA

Lock Side Way

E162ET

Beckton

E65NP

Cyprus Place

E66ZE

Tynemouth Close

E66LR

Eastbury Road

E65RJ

Sage Close

E66LD

Stonewall

IG110AD

Jenkins Lane

E66BF

Ferndale Street

E66WS

Horse Leaze

E65NJ

Alison Close

E66ND

Edmund Hurst Drive

E162XY

Wallis Walk

E162XL

Shackleton Way

E66LH

Claps Gate Lane

E162FE

Basin Approach

E162BH

Beckton

E162XU

Peto Mews

Data Sources

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