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About

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.

Area overview

On average Beckton has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 181 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.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
181
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 26 recent sales, the median property price is £368,250 in Beckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £242,000 up to £560,000.

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
Detached1£535,000
Flats21£350,000
Semi-Detached1£440,000
Terraced3£386,000

10 years median price trend in Beckton

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.