High Street is in Plaistow, London and in Newham district. E13 9HH 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 High Street, Plaistow, London, E13 9HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 9HJ, E13 0AB, E13 0AP, E13 9HL, E13 0BW, E13 0AR, E13 8AA, E13 8RA, E13 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E13 9HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 43.3% | 44% | 0.7% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 40.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 2.4% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 48.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 33.9% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.1% | 27.9% | 3.8% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 12.7% | 3.9% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 20.6% | 30.3% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 29.2% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 3.8% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 6.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 9.5% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 25.4% | 27.9% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 42.3% 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 | 49.3% | 42.3% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 15.4% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 5.5% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 28.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 23.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.5% 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 | 49.1% | 42.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 32.5% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 6.2% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 9.5% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.1% | 1.2% | 5.9% |
| South-East Asia | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 50% | 6.5% | 43.5% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 316.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.3% higher than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plaistow North and the 81st highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2018-11-26 | £484,272 |
| 137 High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-07-26 | £513,022 |
| 137 High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2005-11-25 | £428,308 |
| 141 High Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2004-03-30 | £597,926 |
E13 9HH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E13 9HH 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Education | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curwen Infant School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary and Nursery School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | - not rated | 357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Curwen Primary School Atlas Road , E13 0AG | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Road Primary School Southern Road , E13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Primary School Junction Road , Plaistow E13 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 414 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 | 396 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 396 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,414 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 | 988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,278 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 | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,293 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 | 2,414 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 | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,035 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,363 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 116 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 181 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 718 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School and Centre Tunmarsh Lane , E13 9NB | - not rated | 718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobito House | 117 High Street, Plaistow | 2 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 99 High Street, Plaistow | 372 yd | |
| Kates Cafe And Restaurant | 174 Balaam Street, Plaistow | 378 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza | 6 Terrace Road, Plaistow | 435 yd | |
| Applecart Arts Cafe | 170 Harold Road, Upton Park | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 232 yd | |
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Public House, 59-61 High Street | 372 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 412 yd | |
| The Lamb Public House | The Lamb, 85 Pelly Road | 563 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 135A High Street, Plaistow | 2 yd | |
| Grill Feast | 135B High Street, Plaistow | 2 yd | |
| Kool Arf | 98 High Street, Plaistow | 61 yd | |
| Moes Grill | 92 High Street, Plaistow | 223 yd | |
| Krispees Chicken & Pizza | 8 High Street, Plaistow | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 542 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 690 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 877 yd | |
| Lidl | 374 - 378 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 417 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 612 yd | |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,003 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 1,064 yd |
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.1% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.