Southern Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 9JD 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 Southern Road, London, E13 9JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 9DE, E13 9DG, E13 9EG, E13 9AW, E13 9EQ, E13 9EJ, E13 9BH, E13 9DR, E13 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E13 9JD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 43.2% | 40.7% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 47.9% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 52.9% | 48.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 34.9% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 10.8% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.5% | 18.9% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 36.9% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 19.5% | 4.7% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.9% 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 | 17% | 33% | 16.0% | 1.1% | 31.9% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 6.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.6% | 7.2% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 8.7% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 25.7% | 22.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -58.5% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 45.1% 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 | 45.2% | 45.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 12.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 14.4% | 6.6% | -7.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.6% | 31.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.1% 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 | 44.8% | 45% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 28.3% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 7.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 5.9% | -18.7% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 26.7% | 46.2% | -19.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 51.2% | 6.5% | 44.7% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southern Road was 106.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% higher than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southern Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plaistow North and the 360th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Southern Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-10-09 | £413,465 |
| Apartment 3 59 Southern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-12-21 | £526,494 |
| Apartment 2 59 Southern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-12-15 | £416,808 |
| Apartment 1 59 Southern Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-05 | £394,871 |
| 49 Southern Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-06-27 | £410,372 |
E13 9JD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
E13 9JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E13 9JD 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 | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 974 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 | 1,820 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,365 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Road Infant School Southern Road , E13 9JD | - not rated | 111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southern Road Primary School Southern Road , E13 9JH | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Primary School Junction Road , Plaistow E13 9DQ | 3out of 4 | 261 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Green Street , Upton Park E13 9AX | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Primary School Green Street , Upton Park E13 9AX | - not rated | 487 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 416 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 487 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cumberland School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | - not rated | 1,106 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 | 2,808 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,873 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 | 1,032 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,734 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 | 1,856 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,714 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 | 2,777 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 | 2,315 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,682 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 | 275 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 546 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 | 601 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School and Centre Tunmarsh Lane , E13 9NB | - not rated | 601 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 400 yd | |
| Raw Coffee / Red Rock | 2 Central Park Road, East Ham | 440 yd | |
| Fill Up Ltd | 488 Green Street, Upton Park | 445 yd | |
| Coffee SM Ltd | 69 Queens Market, Upton Park | 473 yd | |
| Applecart Arts Cafe | 170 Harold Road, Upton Park | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boleyn | Boleyn Tavern, 1 Barking Road | 464 yd | |
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 516 yd | |
| Lord Stanley | The Lord Stanley, 15 St Marys Road | 566 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 570 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Kebab | Unit 3, 760 - 762 Barking Road | 354 yd | |
| Spice Del Afrique | 594 Barking Road, Plaistow | 367 yd | |
| Marjories Caribbean Cuisine | 596 Barking Road, Plaistow | 367 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 770 Barking Road, Plaistow | 368 yd | |
| Favourite Pizza | 545 Barking Road, Plaistow | 389 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 389 yd | |
| Londis | 32 - 34 Barking Road, East Ham | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 - 40 Barking Road, East Ham | 596 yd | |
| Lidl | 374 - 378 Green Street, Upton Park | 693 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 273 yd | |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 350 yd |
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,059 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 | 69.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.8% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.