Balaam Street is in London and in Newham district. E13 8RA 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 Balaam Street, London, E13 8RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 8AA, E13 0AR, E13 0AX, E13 0AP, E13 9HH, E13 8BG, E13 9HJ, E13 0BE, E13 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E13 8RA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 54% | 55.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 46% | 44.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 8RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51% 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 | 42.6% | 51% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 40.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.1%) 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% | 53.2% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.9% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.1% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 44.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 20.9% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.7% | 44.9% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 11.1% |
| Other | 21.8% | 2.4% | -19.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.4% 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 | 14.4% | 15.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 10.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 7.8% | -5.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 7.1% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 28.9% | 30.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -51.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 8.1% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 39.7% 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% | 39.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 25.1% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 20% | -3.6% | 5.6% | 14.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 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 39.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.1% 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 | 43.3% | 39.7% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| 10+ Years | 9% | 26.1% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 12.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 9.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 14.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 12.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.9% | 7.3% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.1% | 76.7% | -27.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 16.2% | 0.9% | 15.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 30.1% | 6.5% | 23.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balaam Street was 64.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.0% lower than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balaam Street has the 27th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Plaistow North and the 212th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212A Balaam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2022-05-13 | £307,342 |
| 220A Balaam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-07-16 | £256,847 |
| 220B Balaam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2019-07-16 | £256,847 |
| 222A Balaam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-07-16 | £272,900 |
| 222B Balaam Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-07-16 | £283,602 |
E13 8RA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
E13 8RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 8RA 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curwen Primary School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Road Primary School Southern Road , E13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Primary School Junction Road , Plaistow E13 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Primary School Stratford Road , Plaistow E13 0JW | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Foundation 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 | 1,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,165 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 | 2,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 2,580 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 | 1,789 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,527 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 821 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobito House | 117 High Street, Plaistow | 109 yd | |
| Kates Cafe And Restaurant | 174 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 275 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 99 High Street, Plaistow | 406 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza | 6 Terrace Road, Plaistow | 530 yd | |
| Pinoy Greengate Cafe | 538A Barking Road, Plaistow | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 336 yd | |
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Public House, 59-61 High Street | 406 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 519 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 640 yd | |
| The Lamb Public House | The Lamb, 85 Pelly Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kool Arf | 98 High Street, Plaistow | 98 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 135A High Street, Plaistow | 109 yd | |
| Grill Feast | 135B High Street, Plaistow | 109 yd | |
| Moes Grill | 92 High Street, Plaistow | 239 yd | |
| Krispees Chicken & Pizza | 8 High Street, Plaistow | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 536 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 597 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 769 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 632 yd | |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 970 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,017 yd |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 70.6% |
| 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 | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.