Northern Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 9HZ 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 Northern Road, London, E13 9HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 9AQ, E13 9AJ, E13 9JA, E13 0SE, E13 0SF, E13 9AL, E13 9AN, E13 0PD, E13 0SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E13 9HZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 52.6% | 52.5% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.5% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 9HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.1% 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 | 43.2% | 53.1% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 33.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 45.8% | 46.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.3% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 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 | 27.9% | 19.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 10.6% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 18.1% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 32.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 14.2% | 2.2% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.6% 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 | 32.8% | 41.3% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 40.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 12.6% | 7.1% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4% | 0.7% | -3.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 23.7% | 20.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -60.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 53.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 53.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 8.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.3% | 26.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 21.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 53.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 31% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.2% | 6.3% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 53.3% | 6.5% | 46.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northern Road was 74.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% lower than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northern Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plaistow North and the 234th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Kings Court Northern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-08-08 | £282,070 |
| Flat 39 Kings Court Northern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,860 | 2022-09-07 | £296,174 |
| Flat 15 Kings Court Northern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-02-08 | £294,858 |
| Flat 15 Kings Court Northern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,700 | 2018-10-26 | £210,331 |
| Flat 53 Kings Court Northern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2017-03-24 | £274,850 |
The percentage of student residents living in E13 9HZ 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 | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 865 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 | 1,508 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow Primary School Junction Road , Plaistow E13 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Cross Primary School Churston Avenue & Kirton Road , Plaistow E13 0RJ | 3out of 4 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Cross Primary School Churston Avenue , Plaistow E13 0RJ | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Road Infant School Southern Road , E13 9JD | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Road Primary School Southern Road , E13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 327 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 | 156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 156 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 632 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 | 753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,026 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 | 3,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,941 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 | 1,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,969 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 | 2,067 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,381 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 | 2,480 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 | 1,977 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,299 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 | 367 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 661 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 726 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Alif Academy 313-319 Katherine Road , Forest Gate E7 8PJ | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applecart Arts Cafe | 170 Harold Road, Upton Park | 128 yd | |
| Coffee SM Ltd | 69 Queens Market, Upton Park | 402 yd | |
| Caloroso Pizza | 6 Terrace Road, Plaistow | 414 yd | |
| Kaffiend | 394 Green Street, Upton Park | 547 yd | |
| Lobito House | 117 High Street, Plaistow | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 260 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 387 yd | |
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 495 yd | |
| The Lamb Public House | The Lamb, 85 Pelly Road | 553 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Tropical / Master Chef Catering Services | Q140, Queens Market | 414 yd | |
| PFC | 16 Terrace Road, Plaistow | 414 yd | |
| King Neptune | 3 Terrace Road, Plaistow | 489 yd | |
| Jumbo Grill & Pizza | 66 Plashet Road, Plaistow | 493 yd | |
| Ribeye | 58 Plashet Road, Plaistow | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 374 - 378 Green Street, Upton Park | 544 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | 346 - 352 Green Street, Upton Park | 594 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 731 yd | |
| Londis | 32 - 34 Barking Road, East Ham | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 135 yd |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 662 yd | |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 743 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 775 yd |
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 822 yd | |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 894 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 132.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.