Nursing in Beckton: Studying, working, and living guide
Find out about nursing in Beckton - where nurses can find jobs, the hospitals they might work in, colleges & universities to study in, plus living information.
Beckton is a suburb in East London, part of the London Borough of Newham and lies approx. 8 miles from London’s Charing Cross.
Beckton was named after Simon Beck, responsible for the Beckton Gas Works, which along with the Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, were both established in the late 19th century.
For Nurses, Beckton could be a wonderful place to live, work and study in.
From cost of living and travel through to culture and nightlife, here is an end-to-end guide for Nurses wanting to study or work in Beckton.
Where do Nurses work in Beckton?
There are many hospitals in Beckton, which are the biggest employers of Nurses in the town.
Beckton has many private hospitals and care homes which specialise in support for minor and major treatments as well as treatment for adults and children. They frequently look for Registered Nurses as well as carers.
Cygnet Hospital Beckton - Cygnet
Find nursing jobs in Beckton at Cygnet Hospital Beckton, operated by the mental healthcare provider, Cygnet.
Cygnet Hospital Beckton (mental health)
Tollgate Medical Centre
Newham Centre for mental health
Newham University Hospital
There are thousands of live vacancies for Nurses throughout Beckton offering plentiful work for anyone wishing to relocate there.
What do nurses get paid in Beckton?
If you are looking to find out how much a nurse typically gets paid in Beckton, here's information from the jobs posted to Nurses.co.uk over the last year. We have looked at all the jobs and given the lowest and the highest pay rate for nursing jobs in Beckton, hourly and per year.
At the time of writing this - August 2024. You can view all our jobs in Beckton for more details and live vacancies.
Hourly pay rates for Registered Nurse jobs in Beckton
A Registered Nurse (RGN) job in Beckton will pay between £13.13 per hour to £15.66 per hour. This range includes Staff Nurse jobs and Charge Nurse jobs.
Yearly salary for Registered Nurse jobs in Beckton
A Registered Nurse (RGN) job in Beckton will pay between £28,137 per year to £33,719 ,000 per year. This range includes Staff Nurse jobs and Charge Nurse jobs.
Hourly pay rates for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Beckton
A Nurse Practitioner job in Beckton will pay between £38.50 per hour to £67.00 per hour.
Yearly salary for Nurse Practitioner jobs in Beckton
A Nurse Practitioner job in Beckton will pay between £20,000 per year to £78,000 per year.
Hourly pay rates for Practice Nurse jobs in Beckton
A Nurse Practitioner job in Beckton will pay between £22.00 per hour to £25.00 per hour.
Yearly salary for Practice Nurse jobs in Beckton
A Practice Nurse job in Beckton will pay between £40,000 per year to £60,000 per year.
Where do aspiring Nurses study in Beckton?
For anyone wishing to train to become a Nurse in Beckton you can study at the University of East London and the University of Greenwich.
The University of East London with campuses in Stratford East London and Docklands offers a variety of Nursing courses including Nursing and Midwifery and Adult Nursing with start dates in October.
Students can also study at University of Greenwich, just south of the River Thames, which offers a small selection of nursing courses with start dates in September and October.
Find our nursing university guide here.
The average monthly rental cost is around £2100 per month in Beckton.
Where do Nurses live in Beckton?
Nurses in Beckton live all over the town of Beckton and the surrounding areas. The most popular locations in Beckton for Nurses to live in are:
Beckton Town Centre.
Popular due to its closeness to amenities.
Royal Albert Wharf.
One of the most sought-after areas in Beckton due to its waterfront properties and local amenities.
Gallians Reach.
Located in a popular neighbourhood for young people due to its numerous local amenities, independent shops, and green spaces.
Newham.
A great area for Nurses with families with good local schools as well as convenient transport links.
Another popular place to live is North Woolwich/Greenwich with excellent transport links and closeness to numerous local amenities including The O2.
What are the living costs for Nurses in Beckton?
Beckton is a vibrant place for nurses to live in the UK. Here is a general guide to some of the different costs of living in the town of Beckton.
The average price for a home in Beckton is currently £490,000 far higher than the national average of £293,000.
The average rental price for a property in Beckton is £2100 per month. But if you are looking to rent a room in a shared house, the average cost is just under £600.
Council tax costs vary a lot across the city. But most people across Beckton are in a Band B property or similar, which means paying £1,341.14 a year. This works out to £112 per month.
Other bills like shopping and utilities are priced the same as the rest of the UK but eating out and entertainment compare positivity.
Is travel easy in Beckton?
Beckton has good transport links to London and surrounding areas.
The A13 and A102 both provide quick links to other parts of London with Central London accessible in around 30 minutes depending on traffic. The soon to open Gallions Reach (Thames) Crossing will connect the area with Thamesmead to the south of the river.
There are various Docklands Light Railway (DLR) stations across Beckton providing fast regular links to Central London and surrounding areas while the area is extremely well catered for by Transport for London's (TFL) bus network.
The nearest airport for Beckton is London City Airport which offers flights to many European destinations.
Beckton is well connected for all your transport no matter where you are located.
What to do in Beckton: walks, culture, nightlife and eating out
Beckton has everything to offer for your free time.
Culture and attractions
Beckton is a vibrant town to visit and has a host of wonderful attractions to visit.
Brick Lane Music Hall is an iconic theatre and dining venue in London Docklands, close to Beckton. A popular attraction, it offers a modern take on traditional music and entertainment providing an enjoyable experience for your friends or family.
Another popular day out is the IFS Cloud Cable Car, a fun and eco-friendly way to travel and experience the Greenwich Peninsula and travel over the River Thames.
The universally acclaimed O2, as well as offering a vast variety of music events and shows, also provides a multitude of places in which to dine, plus attractions such as Up at the 02, 02 Outlet, Oxygen Activity Park, Indoor skydiving (IFLY) bowling and a gaming bar (Boom Battle Bar). A perfect way to spend a day with family or friends.
Beckton District Park offers over 93 acres of beautiful green spaces to explore and walk around while Newham City Farm offers both an educational and entertaining day out.
Beckton has everything for the music and arts scene including a full programme of events at the Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Beckton District Museum is another good place to visit with artists and exhibitors from around the world telling the history of Beckton and East Ham.
Beckton Sporting Club is an amateur Football Club which was created in 2023 and competes in the EAL (Essex Alliance League).
Nightlife and eating out
Beckton has a viable choice of options for nightlife with many bars, clubs, and restaurants.
Highlights include:
The Red Lion. A local hot spot known for its large garden area and family friendly facilities.
Vijay’s Chawalla, Renowned for authentic freshly cooked vegetarian Indian food.
Cafe Spice Namaste, a Michelin starred venue popular for its great food.
Galyons Bar and kitchen (Royal Docks) renowned for hearty locally sourced British family friendly food.
What are the school options in Beckton?
If you are thinking about where you might send your children to school, Beckton offers a range of educational options.
Beckton and the Borough of Newham has 84 primary schools and 34 secondary schools in the area.
Overall, there are many schools in Beckton to send your children.
Population and demographics in Beckton
Here are some of the stand-out population and demographic facts in Beckton.
Beckton has a population of 18,146.
Its population density is 3,000 people per square kilometre.
Beckton Gas Works was the largest gasworks in Europe which provided gas to London and surrounding area. It closed in 1976.
Beckton has been a part of Greater London since 1965.
5.0 % of Beckton and Newham population is unemployed.
In summary: is Beckton a good place to be a Nurse?
Beckton is a wonderful place for Nurses to live, study and work.
Beckton has an extensive range of open green spaces to explore offering a variety of places to visit both during the day and evening.
There are lots of things to do in Beckton whether you are a student or an experienced nursing professional.
Travel is easy, and there is plenty of work on offer. You can easily reach other cities and towns by bus, car, or train.
Living costs are slightly higher than the national average in Beckton but Beckon is a vibrant community and has great transport links to London and the surrounding areas.
Nurses earn an average of just over £33,000 per year in Beckton.
So, your salary as a registered Nurse goes much further.
Here are a couple of examples:
As a newly qualified Nurse on an NHS Band 5 salary, if you rented a house, you would still have more than £900 left in your pocket each month for everything else. Your disposable income in the Southeast would barely reach half of this figure.
As a Band 6 Nurse, you would easily be able to borrow enough money to buy a joint mortgage in an average-priced flat in Beckton.
As a nursing student or Nurse in Beckton, you will have a decent quality of life with lots of things to do.
