Rowse Close is in London and in Newham district. E15 2HX is located in the Stratford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowse Close, London, E15 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 2JN, E15 2JW, E15 2JR, E15 2JE, E15 2JD, E15 2LE, E15 2JS, E15 2LX, E15 2JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E15 2HX is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 36.7% | 44.3% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 63.3% | 55.7% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 2HX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 78% 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 | 77.6% | 78% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 40.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.4% | 16.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -27.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
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 (91.9%) 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 | 63.7% | 59.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 32.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 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.
In the area around E15 2HX this area, 3.2% 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 80.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 4.6% | -9.0% | 16.9% | -12.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 62.4% | 80.7% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 46.9% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 5.5% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 55.1% | 60.2% | 5.1% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, just 44.7% 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 | 44.5% | 44.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 26.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 20.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 4.3% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 8.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.6% 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 | 41.8% | 44.7% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 18% | 16.6% | -1.4% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.4% | 14.5% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 10.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 11.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.4% | 76.7% | -21.3% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Turkey | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 14% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowse Close was 308.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% higher than the Maryland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rowse Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Maryland and the 84th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 143.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rowse Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £366,250 | 2015-09-18 | £494,332 |
E15 2HX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 159 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 43 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,400 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 | 1,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,614 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 | 2,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Primary School Friendship Way , Stratford E15 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 330 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 Sugar House Lane , Stratford E15 2RB | - not rated | 817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy East Bay Lane , E15 2GW | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Richardson Road , E15 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,448 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 613 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,669 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,687 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 984 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes & Craves | 46 Warton Road, Stratford | 153 yd | |
| Amorino | Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road | 194 yd | |
| Longboys | Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road | 194 yd | |
| Gelarto By Menodiciotto Ltd - The Arcade | Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road | 194 yd | |
| Cinnabon - Kiosk 6 Lower Ground Floor | Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road | 194 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Road, Stratford | 163 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 341 - 353 High Street, Stratford | 571 yd | |
| Prosecco Caffe | 8A The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 643 yd | |
| The Abbey Tap | 10 - 14 Broadway, Stratford | 656 yd | |
| Outpost | 1 Westfield Avenue, Stratford | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Ice Cream Club - Kiosk 2 | The Arcelor Mittal Orbit, 3 Thornton Street | 412 yd | |
| FiveStar Catering - Taverna In The Park | The Arcelor Mittal Orbit, 3 Thornton Street | 412 yd | |
| Caffe Nero Express North Kiosk | Caffe Nero North, Stratford Station | 454 yd | |
| Itsu Ltd | 13 - 14 Endeavour Square, Stratford | 503 yd | |
| Pinoybites | 369 High Street, Stratford | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 360 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 38 To 40, West Mall | 712 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Units 41 And 42, West Mall | 712 yd | |
| Waitrose - Food Hall | 1 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 774 yd | |
| John Lewis - Food Safety Shop Floor | 101 The Arcade, Westfield Stratford City | 774 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| London Aquatics Centre AQUATIC CENTRE AQUATIC CENTRE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 337 yd |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield Stratford) WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY MONTFICHET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 637 yd | |
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 687 yd | |
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 743 yd | |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 767 yd | |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 970 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 1,072 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.