Marshgate Lane is in London and in Newham district. E15 2NQ 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 Marshgate Lane, London, E15 2NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 2NS, E15 2NY, E15 2NZ, E15 2PF, E15 2QB, E15 2QF, E15 2QG, E15 2ZG, E15 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E15 2NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 47.6% | 49.2% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.8% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 2NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.5% 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 | 71.8% | 60.5% | -11.3% | 37.9% | 22.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.1% | 25.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -19.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 64.5% | 54.5% | -10.0% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 3.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 51%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 0.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 55% | 51% | -4.0% | 33.8% | 17.2% |
| Other | 20.7% | 3.2% | -17.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 8.1% | 7.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 15.1% | 6.1% | -9.0% | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 2.8% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 38.7% | 51.7% | 13.0% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Arab | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 29.4% 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 | 34.4% | 29.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -53.8% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 33.9% | 18.6% | 6.1% | 27.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.9% | 15.8% | -18.1% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 7.6% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.7% 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 | 33.9% | 29.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -54.0% |
| 10+ Years | 19.1% | 20.7% | 1.6% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 24.5% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 21.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.8% | 16% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.3% | 76.7% | -38.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 17.9% | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 9.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marshgate Lane was 248.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% lower than the Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marshgate Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 13 local areas in Stratford and the 116th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 - 43 Marshgate Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2002-04-09 | £1,009,594 |
E15 2NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2NQ 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 | 150 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 37 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 911 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 | 1,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,429 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 | 2,457 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 360 Sugar House Lane , Stratford E15 2RB | - not rated | 360 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carpenters Primary School Friendship Way , Stratford E15 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellington Primary School Wellington Way , Bow E3 4NE | 3out of 4 | 1,244 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 | 931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,100 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,153 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,566 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 | 366 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,932 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 | 1,983 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,541 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Autism Trust 2 Paton Close , E3 2QD | - not rated | 1,242 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Print House | 135 High Street, Stratford | 204 yd | |
| The Viewtube Cafe | The View Tube, Marshgate Lane | 341 yd | |
| McDonalds | 4 Payne Road | 490 yd | |
| Stratford Padel Club | 221 High Street, Stratford | 508 yd | |
| Cakes & Craves | 46 Warton Road, Stratford | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim & Tonic | 133 High Street, Stratford | 215 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Road, Stratford | 749 yd | |
| The Lighthouse | 421 Wick Lane | 833 yd | |
| The Bow Bells | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 891 yd | |
| Goppa's Kitchen | Bow Bells Public House, 116 Bow Road | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Cafe | 16 Abbey Lane, Stratford | 369 yd | |
| Dessert Ice Cream Club - Kiosk 2 | The Arcelor Mittal Orbit, 3 Thornton Street | 701 yd | |
| FiveStar Catering - Taverna In The Park | The Arcelor Mittal Orbit, 3 Thornton Street | 701 yd | |
| Mash and Flip, The Pac Guy, Wraps & Salads | Unit 3a, 39 Autumn Street | 712 yd | |
| PFC Espresso | 8 Stroudley Walk | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 483 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham United Fc (London Stadium) Olympic Stadium Olympic Stadium | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Bow School Of Maths And Computing (Closed) Paton Close | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| London Aquatics Centre AQUATIC CENTRE AQUATIC CENTRE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 895 yd |
| Ian Mikardo High School WILLIAM GUY GARDENS | tennis courts | 982 yd |
| Bobby Moore Academy Siding Street | artificial grass pitch | 1,001 yd |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,036 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.