Parsons Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 9EQ 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 Parsons Road, London, E13 9EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 9EJ, E13 9EF, E13 9EG, E13 9DE, E13 9AW, E13 9DN, E13 9DG, E13 9EE, E13 9JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 9EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 46.7% | 47.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 53.3% | 52.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 37.6% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 45.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.4% | 48.9% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 13.8% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.2% | 20.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.7% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.4% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 35.4% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 14.4% | 6.8% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.7% 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 | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 19.4% | 14.3% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 11.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 4.7% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 32.8% | 37.7% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -43.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 46.3% 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 | 46.7% | 46.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -36.9% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 16.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 5.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 10% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 16.1% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 10.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.3% 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 | 46.4% | 46.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 34.3% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.4% | 6.6% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 6% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.1% | 76.7% | -17.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.7% | 37.2% | -28.5% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 27.7% | 6.5% | 21.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parsons Road was 80.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.0% lower than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Parsons Road has the 37th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Plaistow North and the 281st lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Parsons Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-05-16 | £375,550 |
| 22 Parsons Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2003-11-11 | £418,429 |
| 26 Parsons Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2003-09-30 | £395,903 |
| 26 Parsons Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2002-12-04 | £384,570 |
| 24 Parsons Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 1998-11-23 | £372,632 |
E13 9EQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,093 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 | 1,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,578 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 | 90 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Primary School Junction Road , Plaistow E13 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Green Street , Upton Park E13 9AX | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Cross Primary School Churston Avenue & Kirton Road , Plaistow E13 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | 4out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 357 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,425 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 | 962 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,875 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 | 2,000 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,615 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,035 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 | 2,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,420 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,484 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,612 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 | 555 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Pizza & Cafe | 749 Barking Road, Plaistow | 426 yd | |
| Ali's Deli Cafe | 566 Barking Road, Plaistow | 431 yd | |
| Bella Vista Restaurant | 564 Barking Road, Plaistow | 431 yd | |
| Las Fierbinti | 560 Barking Road, Plaistow | 431 yd | |
| Raw Coffee / Red Rock | 2 Central Park Road, East Ham | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boleyn | Boleyn Tavern, 1 Barking Road | 492 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 590 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 630 yd | |
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 631 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Del Afrique | 594 Barking Road, Plaistow | 246 yd | |
| Marjories Caribbean Cuisine | 596 Barking Road, Plaistow | 246 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza | 545 Barking Road, Plaistow | 268 yd | |
| Scran Spot | 606 - 608 Barking Road, Plaistow | 297 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | Unit 3, 760 - 762 Barking Road | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 268 yd | |
| Londis | 32 - 34 Barking Road, East Ham | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 - 40 Barking Road, East Ham | 616 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 796 yd | |
| Lidl | 374 - 378 Green Street, Upton Park | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 159 yd | |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 423 yd |
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 574 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 992 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 240.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.