Gordon Street is in London and in Newham district. E13 0EL 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 Gordon Street, London, E13 0EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 0EW, E13 8BZ, E13 0EJ, E13 0EG, E13 0ET, E13 0EP, E13 8BP, E13 8BN, E13 8DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E13 0EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.3% | 53.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 0EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 39.4% | 53.6% | 14.2% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 31.5% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.7% | 40.4% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 40.9% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.4% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 29.8% | 24.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 14.9% | 4.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 13.1% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 29.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 17.8% | 1.8% | -16.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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 | 21.8% | 20.9% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 19.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 17.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 36.2% | 30.3% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 55.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 55.4% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 13.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 14.1% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.2% | 55.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -27.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 28.6% | 24.2% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 3.9% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 5.1% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 39.8% | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Street was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Gordon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2016-03-29 | £427,844 |
| 3 Gordon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2015-10-19 | £375,342 |
| 3 Gordon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2008-09-26 | £411,381 |
| 5 Gordon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2008-05-19 | £461,210 |
| 4 Gordon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2006-12-14 | £435,431 |
The percentage of student residents living in E13 0EL 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Other | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | - not rated | 332 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 332 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaizen Primary School Cumberland Road Playing Field , Elkington Road E13 8LH | - not rated | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Infant School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 834 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 854 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 854 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 916 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,773 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 | 804 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,227 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 | 2,283 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,372 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 | 2,723 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 | 2,041 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,938 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 460 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 531 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 732 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 857 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ice Shack | 29 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 276 yd | |
| Al Khalifa | 35 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 276 yd | |
| Kates Cafe And Restaurant | 174 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 347 yd | |
| Thirteen Restobar | 337A Barking Road, Plaistow | 379 yd | |
| Britannia Cafe | 355 Barking Road, Plaistow | 379 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 457 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 613 yd | |
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Public House, 59-61 High Street | 743 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 845 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| So Nice Restaurant | 39 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 270 yd | |
| Beijing House | 33 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 270 yd | |
| New Taz | 29 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 276 yd | |
| Vongs Kitchen Ltd | 21 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 276 yd | |
| Pizzano Pizza | 15 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 327 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 456 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 846 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 503 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 832 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 852 yd | |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 918 yd | |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 923 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.