Our area guide to Beckton gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include
E6, E16
Beckton Area Overview
Beckton has now largely been rebuilt with modern housing, shopping facilities and leisure activities. It also benefits for the extension of the Docklands Light Railway.
Guide to Beckton transport links:
Trains
- Canning Town (National Rail)
- Custom House
- North Woolwich
- Silvertown and London City Airport
Tubes
- Canning Town (Jubilee Line, Docklands (DLR), National Rail) (Zone 3)
- East Ham (District Line) (Zone 4, Zone 3)
- Whitechapel (East London, Hammersmith & City Line) (Zone 2)
DLR Stations
- Beckton (Docklands (DLR)) (Zone 3)
- Beckton Park (Zone 3)
- Canning Town ()
- Custom House (Zone 3)
- Custom House (National Rail) (Zone 3)
- Cyprus (Zone 3)
- Gallions Reach (Zone 3)
- King George V
- London City Airport
- Pontoon Dock
- Prince Regent (Zone 3)
- Royal Albert (Zone 3)
- Royal Victoria (Zone 3)
- West Silvertown
Beckton Local Authorities:
Beckton
is represented by
Newham Council
which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Beckton Council Tax Rates:
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year.
Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 1 councils covering the Beckton area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
| Newham |
£775 |
£904 |
£1,033 |
£1,163 |
£1,421 |
£1,679 |
£1,938 |
£2,325 |
| English Averages |
£761 |
£888 |
£1,015 |
£1,142 |
£1,396 |
£1,650 |
£1,904 |
£2,285 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get
a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Schools in Beckton & Year 2006 Exam Results
Schools in Beckton fall under the Newham Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Beckton by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Beckton:
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