King Street is in London and in Newham district. E13 8DX 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 King Street, London, E13 8DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 8EZ, E13 8DF, E13 8EX, E13 8HD, E13 8EY, E13 8DW, E13 8DG, E13 8DB, E13 8EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 8DX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 50.8% | 47.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 52.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 8DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.6% 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 | 47.2% | 55.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.6% | 25.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 47.9% | 7.8% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 3.3% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31.9% | 27.2% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 6.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 32% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.2% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.1% 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 | 5.2% | 11% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 28% | 23.3% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 20.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 35.2% | 28.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -53.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 56.7% | 53.3% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 18.6% | 16.2% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 14.1% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 53% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 33.3% | 31.3% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 4.5% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 3.3% | -20.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 24.5% | 6.5% | 18.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 230.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.3% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
King Street has the 20th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Canning Town North and the 145th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 167 King Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-01-31 | £222,291 |
| 169 King Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-11-10 | £271,798 |
| 115 King Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-06-23 | £255,564 |
| 145 King Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-01-16 | £257,714 |
| 137 King Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2007-08-17 | £273,901 |
The percentage of student residents living in E13 8DX 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,152 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 | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,653 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | - not rated | 174 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Infant School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 394 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 394 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 451 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 640 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 | 4,139 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 | 994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,984 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 | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,001 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 | 2,234 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,737 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 | 384 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Community 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 | 108 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 289 Barking Road, Plaistow | 184 yd | |
| Albina | 239 Barking Road, Plaistow | 184 yd | |
| Delondres Restaurant Ltd | 297 Barking Road, Plaistow | 200 yd | |
| Nikkis Place Restaurant | 282 Barking Road, Plaistow | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 297 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 578 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 920 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 1,039 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzle N Fry | 243 Barking Road, Plaistow | 184 yd | |
| London Pizza Depot | 283 Barking Road, Plaistow | 184 yd | |
| Jol Sagar Indian Cuisine | 261 Barking Road, Plaistow | 184 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 257 Barking Road, Plaistow | 184 yd | |
| Max's Grill Peri Peri | 280 Barking Road, Plaistow | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 405 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 618 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 755 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 325 yd |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 388 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 454 yd | |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 675 yd | |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 847 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.