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About Beckton
Beckton is a town in Greater London, England. Addresses here fall under the E6 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Custom House and Creekmouth.
Around 85,370 people live in Beckton, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Beckton sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Beckton
Families in Beckton have access to 577 local schools. St Stephen's Children's Centre, Altmore Childrens Centre, Brampton Manor Academy and Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Beckton
Homes sell for an average of £499K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £410K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Beckton
Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Beckton, with 454 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Beckton
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Beckton within the more deprived parts of England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Beckton
There are 116 GP surgeries within three miles of Beckton, the nearest being Royal Docks Medical Practice (0.4 miles away).
Local Data for Beckton
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Property Prices 4,022 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the E6 postcode area.
Household Income in Beckton ONS 2023
The average total household income in Beckton is approximately £63,405 a year before tax, 15% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £46,732. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £46,732.
Businesses in Beckton ONS 2025
There are approximately 3,010 active businesses based in Beckton, around 35 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 95% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 20 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Beckton IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Beckton experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.
Crime in Beckton 2,480 crimes · April 2026
Crime figures for Beckton are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Beckton
Of the 25,014 households in and around Beckton, 38% are owned, 24% are socially rented and 37% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Beckton.