Selsdon Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 9BY is located in the Plaistow North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selsdon Road, London, E13 9BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 9DB, E13 9BU, E13 9BX, E13 9AX, E13 9DP, E13 9BP, E13 9BN, E13 9BW, E13 9DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 9BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 45% | 49.1% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 55% | 50.9% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E13 9BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.2% | 33% | -10.2% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 53.9% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 51% | 49.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.7% | 26.8% | 8.1% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 33.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 23.2% | 3.3% | -19.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.6% 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 | 16.3% | 30.3% | 14.0% | 1.1% | 29.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 18.8% | 16.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Pakistani | 20.6% | 14.8% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 12.9% | 13.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -67.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 30.4% 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 | 29.5% | 30.4% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -52.8% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 14% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 5% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 50% | 47.3% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 41.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.9% 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 | 29.2% | 30.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -52.8% |
| 10+ Years | 13.8% | 34.9% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 25.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 11.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 10.7% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.9% | 11.9% | -16.0% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50% | 76.7% | -26.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 7% | 0.6% | 6.4% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 19% | 1.2% | 17.8% |
| South-East Asia | 4.9% | 0.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.5% | 37.2% | -31.7% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Hindu | 13.1% | 1.7% | 11.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 47.8% | 6.5% | 41.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selsdon Road was 115.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% higher than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selsdon Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plaistow North and the 347th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Selsdon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-18 | £413,465 |
| 104 Selsdon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2024-09-11 | £224,000 |
| 78 Selsdon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-06-16 | £454,720 |
| 39 Selsdon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-11-04 | £416,280 |
| 84A Selsdon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2021-06-30 | £237,816 |
The percentage of student residents living in E13 9BY 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 | 134 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 69 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 650 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 | 2,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Green Street , Upton Park E13 9AX | 3out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Green Street , Upton Park E13 9AX | - not rated | 109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Road Infant School Southern Road , E13 9JD | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Primary School Junction Road , Plaistow E13 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Cross Primary School Churston Avenue & Kirton Road , Plaistow E13 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 109 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 650 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,499 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 | 1,330 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,429 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 | 1,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,921 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 | 3,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,801 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Special School Kirton Road , E13 9BT | - not rated | 178 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alif Academy 313-319 Katherine Road , Forest Gate E7 8PJ | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 881 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 891 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School and Centre Tunmarsh Lane , E13 9NB | - not rated | 891 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fill Up Ltd | 488 Green Street, Upton Park | 72 yd | |
| BoBAR Bubble Tea - East Ham | Kiosk, Priory Road | 242 yd | |
| Coffee SM Ltd | 69 Queens Market, Upton Park | 263 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Cafe | 749 Barking Road, Plaistow | 266 yd | |
| Raw Coffee / Red Rock | 2 Central Park Road, East Ham | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 229 yd | |
| The Boleyn | Boleyn Tavern, 1 Barking Road | 285 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 487 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 793 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Pizza & Also Alpha Grill | 468 Green Street, Upton Park | 72 yd | |
| Grillin Xpress | 472 Green Street, Upton Park | 72 yd | |
| Bad Boyz Diner / Khans Burgers | 467 Green Street, Upton Park | 109 yd | |
| Papa's | 377 Green Street, Upton Park | 237 yd | |
| Tanna Cards And Food | Q142, Queens Market | 269 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 32 - 34 Barking Road, East Ham | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 - 40 Barking Road, East Ham | 388 yd | |
| Lidl | 374 - 378 Green Street, Upton Park | 446 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 487 yd | |
| Tesco | 346 - 352 Green Street, Upton Park | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 289 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 562 yd | |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 584 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 1,084 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.