Cave Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 9DX is located in the Plaistow North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cave Road, London, E13 9DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 9DT, E13 9BG, E13 9ED, E13 9DU, E13 9EA, E13 0BN, E13 9EB, E13 9DZ, E13 9EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 9DX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 51.7% | 49.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.7% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 9DX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 48.4% | 43.6% | -4.8% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 46.3% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 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 | 47.8% | 54.7% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 28.5% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.4% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 20.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 35% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 15.4% | 4.1% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.6% 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 | 18.5% | 22.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 10.7% | 13.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 11.9% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 5.4% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 35.4% | 26.6% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -54.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 13.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.8% | 26.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 21.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.3% 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 | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 28.3% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 5.6% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.4% | 37.2% | -25.8% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 41.7% | 6.5% | 35.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cave Road was 137.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.7% higher than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cave Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plaistow North and the 288th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cave Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-30 | £299,206 |
| 11 Cave Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-08-16 | £344,048 |
| 22 Cave Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £553,000 | 2023-07-31 | £517,323 |
| 61 Cave Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-07-28 | £420,968 |
| Flat 5 Calypso House, 28 Cave Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-04-29 | £297,635 |
The percentage of student residents living in E13 9DX 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Education | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 1,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Road Primary School Southern Road , E13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Road Infant School Southern Road , E13 9JD | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Primary School Junction Road , Plaistow E13 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Infant School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary and Nursery School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | - not rated | 747 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 558 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Cumberland School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | - not rated | 861 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 | 3,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,186 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 | 715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,968 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 | 2,106 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,684 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 | 2,698 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 | 2,298 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,734 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 | 340 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School and Centre Tunmarsh Lane , E13 9NB | - not rated | 340 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 432 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 462 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Restaurant | 564 Barking Road, Plaistow | 230 yd | |
| Las Fierbinti | 560 Barking Road, Plaistow | 230 yd | |
| Ali's Deli Cafe | 566 Barking Road, Plaistow | 230 yd | |
| Coffee Palace | 1 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 281 yd | |
| Smokenbubbles Ltd | 4 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 475 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 559 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 664 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 670 yd | |
| The Boleyn | Boleyn Tavern, 1 Barking Road | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favourite Pizza | 545 Barking Road, Plaistow | 136 yd | |
| Scran Spot | 606 - 608 Barking Road, Plaistow | 179 yd | |
| Spice Del Afrique | 594 Barking Road, Plaistow | 189 yd | |
| Marjories Caribbean Cuisine | 596 Barking Road, Plaistow | 189 yd | |
| Eastern Delight | 574 Barking Road, Plaistow | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 136 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 549 yd | |
| Londis | 32 - 34 Barking Road, East Ham | 810 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 - 40 Barking Road, East Ham | 833 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 236 yd | |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 521 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 738 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 739 yd |
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 844 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.