High Street is in Plaistow, London and in Newham district. E13 0AJ is located in the Plaistow West & Canning Town East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Plaistow, London, E13 0AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 0BT, E13 9BE, E13 0AG, E13 0BS, E13 8BE, E13 9BB, E13 0BU, E13 0BX, E13 0BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E13 0AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 53.4% | 9.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 55.7% | 46.6% | -9.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E13 0AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 43.3% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.9% | 45% | -10.9% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.9% | 44.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 36.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
In the area around E13 0AJ this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.2% | 31.1% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 10.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 11.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 32.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 19.3% | 1.7% | -17.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.7% 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 | 17.1% | 17.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 16.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 3.9% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 17.1% | 12% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 10.4% |
| Black African | 11% | 10.6% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 33.3% | 32.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | -48.7% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, just 47.7% 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 | 39% | 47.7% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 15% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 6.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.3% | 26.8% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30% 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 | 38.6% | 47.7% | 9.1% | 83.2% | -35.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.2% | 30% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 20.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 6.8% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 5% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 143.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% higher than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 22nd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plaistow North and the 276th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 High Street, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2022-02-10 | £357,113 |
| 62A High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-06-30 | £225,204 |
| 72A High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2019-03-19 | £292,429 |
| 100 High Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-02-22 | £351,089 |
| 52 High Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2018-11-19 | £288,423 |
The percentage of student residents living in E13 0AJ 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 | 52 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,920 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curwen Infant School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | - not rated | 139 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary and Nursery School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | - not rated | 139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | 4out of 4 | 139 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Primary School Stratford Road , Plaistow E13 0JW | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Primary School Stratford Road , Plaistow E13 0JW | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 511 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,067 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 | 2,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,420 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 | 2,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,688 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,329 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 181 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 228 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 260 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 920 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty African Food | 99 High Street, Plaistow | 174 yd | |
| Lobito House | 117 High Street, Plaistow | 223 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza | 6 Terrace Road, Plaistow | 394 yd | |
| Kates Cafe And Restaurant | 174 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 468 yd | |
| Mems Cafe London | 235 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Public House, 59-61 High Street | 174 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 281 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 454 yd | |
| The Lamb Public House | The Lamb, 85 Pelly Road | 464 yd | |
| The Britannia | 2 Plaistow Grove, Stratford | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moes Grill | 92 High Street, Plaistow | 9 yd | |
| Krispees Chicken & Pizza | 8 High Street, Plaistow | 9 yd | |
| Kool Arf | 98 High Street, Plaistow | 169 yd | |
| E13 Kebabish | 97 High Street, Plaistow | 174 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 135A High Street, Plaistow | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 760 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 801 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 556 yd |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 587 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 799 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 836 yd | |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,078 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,088 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.3% |
| 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 48.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.