Gloucester Road is in London and in Newham district. E12 5JU is located in the Little Ilford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gloucester Road, London, E12 5JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 5JX, E12 5JT, E12 5JG, E12 5LE, E12 5JB, E12 5LF, E12 5JF, E12 5JR, E12 5JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 5JU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.4% | 49.1% | 5.7% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 56.6% | 50.9% | -5.7% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.4% | 37.8% | -10.6% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 49.7% | 15.8% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 4.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 55.3% | 9.4% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 30.5% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 27.2% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 12.4% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 11.3% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 29.8% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 18.6% | 3.5% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 17.5% | 31.4% | 13.9% | 1.1% | 30.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 15.4% | 5.1% | -10.3% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 13.8% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 25.5% | 21.2% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -60.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, just 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.8% | 42.6% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 17% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.2% | 29% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 23.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 38.2% | 42.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 15.7% | 31.6% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.6% | 10.5% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 7.2% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 12.1% | 1.2% | 10.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 50.5% | 6.5% | 44.0% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gloucester Road was 249.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% higher than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Gloucester Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 126th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2023-04-25 | £354,936 |
| 33 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-03-17 | £369,819 |
| 41 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-02-22 | £340,958 |
| 14 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £374,500 | 2022-01-24 | £368,543 |
| 2 Gloucester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-12-22 | £383,721 |
E12 5JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E12 5JU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Heron Primary School School Road , Manor Park E12 5PY | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | - not rated | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Infant School Meanley Road , E12 6AR | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,791 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 5,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Preparatory School 81-85 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 87 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 870 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Infant College 29 Mansfield Road , IG1 3BA | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocobella Desserts | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 108 yd | |
| BurgoTown | 951 Romford Road, Manor Park | 167 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food Romford Road | 963 Romford Road, Manor Park | 176 yd | |
| Bubbles | 891 Romford Road, Manor Park | 226 yd | |
| E12 Kebabish | 843 Romford Road, Manor Park | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 776 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 849 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 881 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 907 Romford Road, Manor Park | 66 yd | |
| Four Season | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 108 yd | |
| Real Spice | 824 Romford Road, Manor Park | 108 yd | |
| Ego Romanian Foods Ltd | 991-993 Romford Road, Manor Park | 167 yd | |
| Big Papas Peri Peri | 890 Romford Road, Manor Park | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 226 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 128 yd | |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 469 yd | |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 918 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.