Decapod Street is in London and in Newham district. E15 1GE is located in the Stratford Olympic Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2017-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Decapod Street, London, E15 1GE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 1FZ, E15 1GD, E15 1DR, E15 1GA, E15 1GB, E15 1FU, E15 1FY, E15 1FX, E15 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 1GE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 1GE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.9% 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 | 49.6% | 59.9% | 10.3% | 37.9% | 22.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 33.5% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (92.9%) 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 | 41.3% | 67.8% | 26.5% | 48.4% | 19.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 25.1% | -10.3% | 33.6% | -8.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 4.8% | -7.3% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 1.6% | -7.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 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.
In the area around E15 1GE this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 5.7% | -18.1% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 4.8% | -11.9% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 7.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 68.2% | 45.2% | 33.8% | 34.4% |
| Other | 18.1% | 1.9% | -16.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.5% 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 | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 4.9% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 9.3% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 41.6% | 28.5% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -52.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 53.9% | 53.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 22% | 9% | -13.0% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 5.6% | 16.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 53% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 23.8% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 4.4% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.9% | 6.5% | 24.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Decapod Street was 128.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Maryland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Decapod Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Maryland and the 289th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Decapod Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-10-13 | £667,590 |
| 8 Decapod Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £610,000 | 2018-10-08 | £645,155 |
| 4 Decapod Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £645,000 | 2017-11-10 | £679,995 |
| 6 Decapod Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £650,000 | 2017-09-29 | £669,595 |
| 12 Decapod Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £635,000 | 2017-07-24 | £661,014 |
E15 1GE 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 E15 1GE 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 | 251 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,347 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 | 2,840 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 | 488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School Elsham Road , Leytonstone E11 3JH | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 2,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,186 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,163 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 | 4out of 4 | 165 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,457 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 | 546 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 600 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 830 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Daddy UK / DD Sports Bar | 1 Liberty Bridge Road, Stratford | 221 yd | |
| Ban Be Limited | 1 Liberty Bridge Road, Stratford | 221 yd | |
| STK | The Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Avenue | 350 yd | |
| Santi Restaurant | 42 - 45 Victory Parade, Stratford | 442 yd | |
| The Fat Crab | 36 - 39 Victory Parade, Stratford | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton House Working Mens Club And Institute | Leyton House Working Mens Club, 200 Chandos Road | 269 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 131 Angel Lane, Stratford | 449 yd | |
| Mother Kellys E20 | 27 - 30 Victory Parade, Stratford | 519 yd | |
| Aspers (Casino Entrance) - Sky Bar | 312 The Loft, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd | |
| Aspers (Casino Entrance) - Tanzibar | 312 The Loft, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firezza | 10 Prize Walk, Stratford | 341 yd | |
| Pizzicheria Grappelli At The Gantry | The Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Avenue | 350 yd | |
| Franco Manca | 203 The Balcony, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd | |
| Mai Sushi Within Mark And Spencer | 43 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer - Wasabi Sushi And Bento | 43 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 75 Celebration Avenue, Stratford | 405 yd | |
| Waitrose - Food Hall | 1 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Safety Shop Floor | 101 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 43 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 519 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 649 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chobham Academy CHEERING LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 323 yd |
| Better Gym (East Village Stratford) CHEERING LANE | health and fitness suite | 351 yd |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield Stratford) WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY MONTFICHET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Lee Valley Velopark BMX TRACK BMX TRACK QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | cycling | 837 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 982 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 993 yd |
| Lee Valley Hockey And Tennis Centre LEADMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,083 yd |
| Lee Valley Sports Centre (Closed) Quarter Mile Lane | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.