Croydon Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 8ER 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 Croydon Road, London, E13 8ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 4JR, E13 8EP, E13 8EN, E13 8EW, E13 8EJ, E16 4JP, E13 8EL, E16 4JX, E16 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 8ER 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 | 49.5% | 47.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 52.1% | 1.6% | 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 8ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 45.9% | 44.3% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 40.1% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 39.4% | 50.9% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32.8% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 12.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 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.
In the area around E13 8ER this area, 29% 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 | 26.6% | 29% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 8.8% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 32.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 17.6% | 2.3% | -15.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.3% 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 | 10.7% | 6.9% | -3.8% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 4.4% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 6.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 19.2% | 10.7% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 51.4% | 41.3% | -10.1% | 81.4% | -40.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 45.3% 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 | 55.5% | 45.3% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 16.7% | 21.3% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 15.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 12.4% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.9% 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 | 54.9% | 45.4% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 27.9% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 7.1% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 8.9% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.7% | 76.7% | -28.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.7% | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Road was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.1% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Croydon Road has the lowest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 7th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-28 | £237,859 |
| 160 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-13 | £331,361 |
| 90 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-10-17 | £387,097 |
| 158 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-06-01 | £374,400 |
| 150 Croydon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-12-01 | £265,875 |
E13 8ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8ER 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 | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,460 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 | 4out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 779 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 | 272 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,394 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,447 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 | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,325 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 647 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 | 1,550 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Tooth Dessert | 82 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 122 yd | |
| Brazilian Gourmet Burger | 70 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 138 yd | |
| Auntie Nanas | 64 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 140 yd | |
| C Breeze Jerk Restaurant | 84 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 140 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow | 289 Barking Road, Plaistow | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 457 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 508 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 798 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 967 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan Chinese Food Takeaway | 58 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 140 yd | |
| FFC Fardeen Fried Chicken | 52 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 140 yd | |
| Japanese Kitchen / Masamune Sushi / Bow Japanese / Sushi Canning Town | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 140 yd | |
| PFC Express | 62 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 140 yd | |
| Super Wok Oriental Cuisine | 147 Hermit Road, Canning Town | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 422 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 645 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 684 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 998 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 282 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 331 yd | |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 359 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 560 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 631 yd |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 688 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.