Crofton Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 8QT is located in the Plaistow South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crofton Road, London, E13 8QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 8QS, E13 8QN, E13 8QD, E13 8QB, E13 8QW, E13 8QR, E13 8QP, E13 8PS, E13 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 8QT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 46.5% | 48.9% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53.5% | 51.1% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 8QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 38.6% | 60.5% | 21.9% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 31.9% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) 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 | 48.1% | 55.2% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 6.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.6% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 8QT this area, 31.8% 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 | 20.1% | 31.8% | 11.7% | 18.2% | 13.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 7.8% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.3% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 35.5% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 15.7% | 4.9% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.9% 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 | 17.6% | 8.6% | -9.0% | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 3.1% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 0.6% | -4.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 33.8% | 25.0% | 2.5% | 31.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 1.2% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 41.6% | 36.9% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -44.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, just 31.2% 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 | 44.7% | 31.2% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -52.0% |
| European Union | 20.4% | 40.7% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 34.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 9% | 15% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.7% | 6.1% | -15.6% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 31.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.1% 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 | 43.7% | 31.5% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -51.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.3% | 23.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 25% | 12.9% | 2.9% | 22.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 11.7% | -11.8% | 1.9% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.8% | 76.7% | -31.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 11.7% | 0.4% | 11.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 15.1% | 0.9% | 14.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 39.6% | 6.5% | 33.1% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crofton Road was 70.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crofton Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Plaistow North and the 240th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-11-25 | £435,512 |
| 101 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-06-24 | £254,857 |
| 97 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-10-02 | £532,735 |
| 67 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-08-12 | £529,537 |
| 1 Crofton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2018-04-13 | £616,891 |
E13 8QT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E13 8QT 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 | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,097 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 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaizen Primary School Elkington Road , E13 8LF | 4out of 4 | 372 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | 4out of 4 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 401 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,372 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 | 2,525 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,737 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 | 2,385 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,350 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,402 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,882 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 | 3,885 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 474 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 2,193 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinoy Greengate Cafe | 538A Barking Road, Plaistow | 210 yd | |
| Smokenbubbles Ltd | 4 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 257 yd | |
| K.O Kebabish Original | 394 Barking Road, Plaistow | 275 yd | |
| Cornerstone - Charity Cafe | 408 Barking Road, Plaistow | 275 yd | |
| Le Kitchen | 390 Barking Road, Plaistow | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 89 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 315 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 594 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 969 yd | |
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Public House, 59-61 High Street | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Fish Bar | 1 Sussex Street, Plaistow | 188 yd | |
| Spice | 48 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 216 yd | |
| The Pengest Munch / The Bank Of Fried Chicken | 64 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 216 yd | |
| Pizza On Demand (Plaistow) Red Pepper | 8 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 245 yd | |
| Munch | 7 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 261 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 101 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 432 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 519 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 274 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 679 yd | |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 881 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 973 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 999 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 98.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.