Major Road is in London and in Newham district. E15 1EH is located in the Maryland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Major Road, London, E15 1EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 1TB, E15 1DY, E15 1TX, E15 1LY, E15 1ED, E15 1DZ, E15 1EF, E15 1GB, E15 1EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 1EH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 E15 1EH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 48.7% | 51.4% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 36.7% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 | 45.5% | 47.5% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 37.4% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 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 | 16.7% | 26.2% | 9.5% | 18.2% | 8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 39% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 23% | 2.8% | -20.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 4.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 3% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 10% | 12.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 7.9% |
| White | 44.8% | 39% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, just 44.9% 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 | 46.7% | 44.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| European Union | 17.9% | 25.8% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 14.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 6.8% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.9% 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 | 43.6% | 44.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 27.9% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 13.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 6.6% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 7.4% | -15.6% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.5% | 76.7% | -27.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 3.8% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 31.8% | 6.5% | 25.3% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Major Road was 136.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Maryland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Major Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Maryland and the 293rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Major Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2025-11-27 | £229,524 |
| 92 Major Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-05-30 | £286,986 |
| 50 Major Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2022-02-24 | £230,044 |
| 38 Major Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-10-28 | £264,858 |
| 80 Major Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2017-04-21 | £282,289 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 1,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegrave Primary School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | 4out of 4 | 400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Infant School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | - not rated | 416 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Junior School Downsell Road , E15 2BS | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,338 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 | 1,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,147 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cordwainers College 182 Mare Street , Hackney E8 3RE | - not rated | 4,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 361 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 411 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 917 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UK Community College Broadway Chambers , 2 Broadway E15 4QS | - not rated | 1,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pranzos Piri Piri | 86 High Road Leyton | 315 yd | |
| Al Bader | 96 High Road Leyton | 335 yd | |
| Dough Daddy UK / DD Sports Bar | 1 Liberty Bridge Road, Stratford | 342 yd | |
| Ban Be Limited | 1 Liberty Bridge Road, Stratford | 342 yd | |
| WFDRC Snack Bar | 90 Crownfield Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton House Working Mens Club And Institute | Leyton House Working Mens Club, 200 Chandos Road | 28 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 567 yd | |
| Mother Kellys E20 | 27 - 30 Victory Parade, Stratford | 605 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 131 Angel Lane, Stratford | 649 yd | |
| Roots Local Ltd | 3 - 4 West Park Walk, Stratford | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Inn | 70 High Road Leyton | 335 yd | |
| Shawarma Grill | 72 High Road Leyton | 335 yd | |
| Pizzicheria Grappelli At The Gantry | The Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Avenue | 438 yd | |
| Firezza | 10 Prize Walk, Stratford | 453 yd | |
| Best Fried Chicken | 142 High Road Leyton | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Celebration Avenue, Stratford | 525 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 671 yd | |
| Waitrose - Food Hall | 1 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 751 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Safety Shop Floor | 101 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 751 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 43 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 317 yd |
| Chobham Academy CHEERING LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 336 yd |
| Better Gym (East Village Stratford) CHEERING LANE | health and fitness suite | 434 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 754 yd |
| Lee Valley Velopark BMX TRACK BMX TRACK QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | cycling | 803 yd |
| Lee Valley Hockey And Tennis Centre LEADMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 986 yd |
| Lee Valley Sports Centre (Closed) Quarter Mile Lane | grass pitches | 1,027 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield Stratford) WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY MONTFICHET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.