Buxton Road is in London and in Newham district. E15 1QX 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 Buxton Road, London, E15 1QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 1QY, E15 1RA, E15 1RT, E15 1HE, E15 1HJ, E15 1SL, E15 1HH, E15 1SJ, E15 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E15 1QX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 49.4% | 49.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.5% | -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 E15 1QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 47.3% | 50.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 31.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 7.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 35.6% | 38% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 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.
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 9.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 43.9% | 9.6% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 19.8% | 2.7% | -17.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 14.1% | 9.2% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 8.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 42.6% | 47.2% | 4.6% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 47.4% 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 | 47.6% | 47.4% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| European Union | 19% | 25.7% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 19.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 12.1% | -8.1% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.7% 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 | 46.7% | 47.4% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12% | 25.7% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.2% | 10% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 6.6% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.6% | 76.7% | -19.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 12.3% | 0.9% | 11.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.4% | 37.2% | -14.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buxton Road was 156.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% higher than the Forest Gate North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Buxton Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Forest Gate North and the 232nd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 Buxton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-06-27 | £635,294 |
| First Floor Flat 102 Buxton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-11-17 | £318,256 |
| 89 Buxton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £526,500 | 2018-05-15 | £608,231 |
| 77 Buxton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2015-09-16 | £455,524 |
| 80 Buxton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2014-10-03 | £596,797 |
E15 1QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E15 1QX 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,410 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 | 1,760 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 24 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 252 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Primary School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | 4out of 4 | 505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School Elsham Road , Leytonstone E11 3JH | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | 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 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 1,475 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,780 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,733 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 410 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 957 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 1,076 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur Du Jour | 72 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 299 yd | |
| R3 Lounge Limited | 84 - 90 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 302 yd | |
| Pitta Maria | 185 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 350 yd | |
| Hyderabad Paradise Stratford | 146 High Road Leytonstone | 395 yd | |
| Asado Steak House | 166 High Road Leytonstone | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar One Thailander Bar | 7 - 9 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 538 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 752 yd | |
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 752 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 131 Angel Lane, Stratford | 872 yd | |
| Leyton House Working Mens Club And Institute | Leyton House Working Mens Club, 200 Chandos Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karlas Kitchen | 14 Bramall Close, Stratford | 179 yd | |
| Wing Wah Takeaway | 68 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 299 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 84 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 302 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 189 - 191 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 350 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo | 193 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 350 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 680 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 721 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 783 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 709 yd |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 975 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,047 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 1,084 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 | 78.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.