Humberstone Road is in London and in Newham district. E13 9NL is located in the Plaistow South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Humberstone Road, London, E13 9NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 9NF, E13 9NJ, E13 9NX, E13 9PA, E13 9NW, E13 9PZ, E13 9QA, E13 9NN, E13 9NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E13 9NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 47.8% | 52.3% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 47.7% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 9NL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 39.7% | 51.2% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 38.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 54.5% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 31.2% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 8.8% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 21% | 19.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 38.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 17.4% | 1.2% | -16.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.5% 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 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 10.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 50.9% | 51.5% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -29.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 7.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, just 48.9% 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 | 59.7% | 48.9% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 14% | 21.6% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.3% 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 | 58% | 48.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 31.3% | 28.9% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 11.7% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.9% | 7.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 1.3% | -16.1% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 4.3% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 10.2% | 0.9% | 9.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.5% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Humberstone Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Plaistow North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Humberstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £396,300 | 2025-05-30 | £379,924 |
| 89 Humberstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2025-03-25 | £417,218 |
| 11 Humberstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-06-24 | £392,423 |
| 67 Humberstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2021-02-26 | £344,885 |
| 65 Humberstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2020-03-25 | £340,374 |
E13 9NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 1,974 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 | 2,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City Primary School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NE | - not rated | 322 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New City Primary School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NE | 4out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Infant School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tollgate Primary School Barclay Road , Plaistow E13 8SA | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cumberland School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | - not rated | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 647 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 | 2,803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,126 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 | 421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,800 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 | 1,961 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 | 3,189 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,824 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,215 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,276 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 | 217 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School and Centre Tunmarsh Lane , E13 9NB | - not rated | 217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 217 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 896 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFM Ltd - Newham Centre CAHMS Ward | Newham Centre For Mental Health, Glen Road | 205 yd | |
| GFM Ltd - Newham Centre Staff & Public Canteen | Newham Centre For Mental Health, Glen Road | 205 yd | |
| Delimarche Cafe | Newham University Hospital, Glen Road | 205 yd | |
| Fontanella Coffee House - Ground Floor Zone 6 | Cafe Health Central, Newham General Hospital | 205 yd | |
| Fontanella Coffee House | The Cafe Gateway Surgical Centre, Newham General Hospital | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 305 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 426 yd | |
| The Boleyn | Boleyn Tavern, 1 Barking Road | 790 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice | 48 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 317 yd | |
| The Pengest Munch / The Bank Of Fried Chicken | 64 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 317 yd | |
| Munch | 7 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 323 yd | |
| Pizza On Demand (Plaistow) Red Pepper | 8 Prince Regent Lane, Plaistow | 358 yd | |
| Maxims Chinese Takeaway | 572 Barking Road, Plaistow | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 419 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 594 yd | |
| Londis | 32 - 34 Barking Road, East Ham | 817 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 - 40 Barking Road, East Ham | 834 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 453 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 475 yd | |
| Brampton Manor Academy ROMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Newham Leisure Centre Prince Regent Lane | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 840 yd |
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 874 yd |
| Brampton Park Masterman Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 1,016 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.