Upper Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 0EX 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 Upper Road, London, E13 0EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 0HN, E13 0HW, E13 0HH, E13 0EP, E13 0HJ, E13 0HB, E13 0HL, E13 0ET, E13 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E13 0EX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46% | 50.8% | 4.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 54% | 49.2% | -4.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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 | 47.9% | 43.5% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 43.2% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 40.8% | 4.1% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 6.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 16% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 44.6% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 15.4% | 6.1% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.6% 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 | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 3.8% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 4.6% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 10% | 7.8% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 44% | 46.6% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -34.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 5.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, just 47.3% 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 | 51.9% | 47.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 17% | 18.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 11.4% | 9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 14.4% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.2% 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 | 49.6% | 47.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.7% | 29.2% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 13.1% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 5.5% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 4.6% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 7.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Road was 96.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upper Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 357th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112 Upper Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2025-03-03 | £395,604 |
| 124 Upper Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-12-20 | £455,786 |
| 120 Upper Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2018-11-20 | £600,000 |
| 124 Upper Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-05-10 | £469,438 |
| 114 Upper Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2016-03-11 | £660,779 |
E13 0EX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 E13 0EX 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,734 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 | 250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | 4out of 4 | 444 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,177 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,002 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 | 2,962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,660 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chargeable Community Centre | Chargeable Lane Centre, 200 Chargeable Lane | 461 yd | |
| Kates Cafe And Restaurant | 174 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 481 yd | |
| The Ice Shack | 29 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 514 yd | |
| Al Khalifa | 35 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 514 yd | |
| Thirteen Restobar | 337A Barking Road, Plaistow | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Public House, 59-61 High Street | 609 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 651 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 796 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 796 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeway | 125 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 433 yd | |
| So Nice Restaurant | 39 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 509 yd | |
| Beijing House | 33 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 509 yd | |
| New Taz | 29 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 514 yd | |
| Vongs Kitchen Ltd | 21 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 557 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 684 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 521 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 686 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 946 yd | |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 1,012 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.