Wheatfields London, Newham
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (E6), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22201213.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Newham costs £1,944 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woolwich, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 350 m away, and Beckton District Park (34 hectares) is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 7 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Royal Docks Medical Practice, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 6% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 160 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1983-1990 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Newham in 2026-27: Band D £1,944 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,296 | £1,512 | £1,728 | £1,944 | £2,376 | £2,808 | £3,240 | £3,888 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (47% of about 880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Cyprus 4, Land at Ferndale Street, Beckton, London, E6: up to 180 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
- Cyprus 4, Land at Ferndale Street, Beckton, London, E6: up to 180 homes, not permissioned (270 m)
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 11 October 2027 to 29 October 2027: THAMES WATER, Utility asset works, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E6 6WD | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E6 6WA | zone 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 6 m and 7 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E6 6WA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E6 6WD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woolwich 14 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Woolwich Arsenal 2.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Woolwich Dockyard 315,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gallions Reach DLR Station | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cyprus DLR Station | 560 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Beckton DLR Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Winsor Park Estate Cyprus | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Albany Park - Footscray Lane Sidcup | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Woolwich Ferry North Pier North Woolwich | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Bloc Spaces - Docklands Depot - London City Airport Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Allego Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 37 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royal Docks Medical Practice | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Royal Docks Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Colosseum Dental (Beckton) | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Newham General Hospital Bhoc Elective Surgical Hub | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Bow Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Beckton District Park 34 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cyprus Allotment 1.1 ha | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 43 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gallions Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gallions Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Second World War anti-aircraft gun emplacements, Beckton | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Maritime Greenwich | World Heritage Site | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Albert Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| King George V Dock | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Gallions Point | Wetland | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Gallions Reach | Tidal water | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Ham Creek Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Bleak Hill | Hill | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
4 of the street's 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newham: see them on the Newham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallions Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 80 m | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winsor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| London Design and Engineering UTC | Secondary | 14–19 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Nov 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Exceptional; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kingsford Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Beckton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Vicarage Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drew Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallions Primary School E6 6WG | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Tamba Day Nursery E6 6WG | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Eastender Supermarket E6 6WN | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2020 |
| Cygnet Hospital E6 6ZB | Other catering premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| ISS UK Ltd E6 7FB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Terry's Toastie's | Mobile caterer | 330 m | Pass | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Launch Pad E6 6LE | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Amazon Now E6 6LS | Distributors/Transporters | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Certitude E6 6WY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Co-Op E16 2UD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2024 |
| Beckton Fish Bar E6 5NG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Food 4 Me Community Kitchen E6 5NG | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Samafal Horn Afric CIC E6 5NG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Dennis Wines And Spirits E6 5NG | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bradymead (17); On or near Warwall (15); On or near Weymouth Close (15); On or near Founder Close (8); On or near Wheatfields (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 6% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 85% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 19% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 33% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tynemouth Close · Weymouth Close · Oxleas · Warwall · Newham Way · Bradymead · Royal Docks Road · Horse Leaze · Ferndale Street · Downings · Founder Close · Tunnan Leys
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.