Abbey Lane is in London and in Newham district. E15 2RW 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 Abbey Lane, London, E15 2RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 2RS, E15 3FA, E15 3NW, E15 2RP, E15 3ND, E15 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E15 2RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.1% | 48.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2RW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 64.6% 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 | 46% | 64.6% | 18.6% | 37.9% | 26.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 24% | -17.5% | 44.2% | -20.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 41.2% | 54.2% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.2% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.3% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 5.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 8.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 50.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.2% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.3% 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% | 4.5% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 43.2% | 48.3% | 5.1% | 81.4% | -33.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 52% 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 | 47.3% | 52% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -31.2% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 20.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 5.6% | -9.2% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.7% | 11.7% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.5% | 52.7% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 17% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 10.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.5% | 11.9% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 7.9% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Lane was 176.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abbey Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 13 local areas in Stratford and the 213th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2018-06-29 | £1,093,714 |
| 124 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2015-07-16 | £1,175,559 |
| 124 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2007-10-19 | £608,669 |
| 118 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2007-02-23 | £733,160 |
| 130 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2000-08-14 | £681,101 |
The percentage of student residents living in E15 2RW 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery Richardson Road , E15 3BA | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 5 Sugar House Lane , E15 2QS | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carpenters Primary School Friendship Way , Stratford E15 2JQ | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | - not rated | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | - not rated | 734 yd | Academy converter | 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 | - not rated | 752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 760 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 608 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,097 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 864 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 2,435 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 739 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | - not rated | 739 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| UK Community College Broadway Chambers , 2 Broadway E15 4QS | - not rated | 998 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford College London 43 WEST HAM LANE , LONDON E15 4PH | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 195 Vicarage Lane , E15 4HJ | - not rated | 1,031 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Padel Club | 221 High Street, Stratford | 525 yd | |
| Marys Cafe | Queensway House, 275 - 285 High Street | 612 yd | |
| The Grande Restaurant | 2 Cam Road, Stratford | 637 yd | |
| The Print House | 135 High Street, Stratford | 644 yd | |
| Jones X 3 Mills Ltd | Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim & Tonic | 133 High Street, Stratford | 634 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 136 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 735 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 758 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Road, Stratford | 812 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 341 - 353 High Street, Stratford | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Works | Unit 6 To 7, Abbey Trading Point | 279 yd | |
| Chaiicuppa | Unit G3, Gtec House | 300 yd | |
| The Burger Cafe | 16 Abbey Lane, Stratford | 490 yd | |
| Olympic Fish And Chips | 2 Leywick Street, Stratford | 531 yd | |
| Station Fish Bar | 2 Memorial Avenue, Stratford | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 610 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 New Plaistow Road, Stratford | 800 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 746 yd | |
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 797 yd | |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 805 yd | |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 869 yd | |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 9.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 9.1% |
| Median download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 324.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.