Abbey Lane is in London and in Newham district. E15 2RY 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 2RY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 2RR, E15 2RZ, E15 2SA, E15 2RH, E15 2RP, E15 2RL, E15 2RJ, E15 2RD, E15 2SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E15 2RY is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 49.6% | 46.9% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 50.4% | 53.1% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 2RY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.2% 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 | 44.2% | 54.2% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 31.9% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.9% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 47.9% | 45.5% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 39% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 22.8% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 13.1% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 37.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 15.1% | 2.6% | -12.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.4% 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 | 12.9% | 14.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 18.8% | 23.1% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 20.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 35.6% | 24.4% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -57.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 54.2% 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 | 49% | 54.2% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 14% | 15.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 12.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.4% | 12.8% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.9% | 54% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 32.5% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 22.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 7.5% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3.1% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 2.9% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.8% | 37.2% | -19.4% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 35.1% | 6.5% | 28.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Lane was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Stratford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Abbey Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 13 local areas in Stratford and the 312th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £479,000 | 2021-09-24 | £504,211 |
| 10 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-09-28 | £303,474 |
| 20 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2015-01-26 | £442,287 |
| 8 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-03-21 | £327,063 |
| 14 Abbey Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2008-09-16 | £287,983 |
E15 2RY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E15 2RY 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 1,131 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 | 1,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harry Roberts Nursery School Harford Street , Stepney E1 4PZ | 4out of 4 | 2,786 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 | 2,873 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 | 204 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carpenters Primary School Friendship Way , Stratford E15 2JQ | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Palace Primary School St Leonard's Street , Bow E3 3BT | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Richardson Road , E15 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Agnes RC Primary School Rainhill Way , Bow E3 3ER | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 751 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,552 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Central Foundation Girls' School Bow Road , E3 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 872 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,686 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 | 647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,907 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 | 2,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,324 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 | 894 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,389 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School 49 Bow Road , E3 2AD | 4out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 256 yd | |
| Stratford Padel Club | 221 High Street, Stratford | 265 yd | |
| Marys Cafe | Queensway House, 275 - 285 High Street | 498 yd | |
| Cakes & Craves | 46 Warton Road, Stratford | 551 yd | |
| The Grande Restaurant | 2 Cam Road, Stratford | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim & Tonic | 133 High Street, Stratford | 247 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Road, Stratford | 627 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 341 - 353 High Street, Stratford | 892 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 136 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 1,014 yd | |
| The Abbey Tap | 10 - 14 Broadway, Stratford | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger Cafe | 16 Abbey Lane, Stratford | 98 yd | |
| Chaiicuppa | Unit G3, Gtec House | 648 yd | |
| Kitchen Works | Unit 6 To 7, Abbey Trading Point | 675 yd | |
| Olympic Fish And Chips | 2 Leywick Street, Stratford | 915 yd | |
| Dessert Ice Cream Club - Kiosk 2 | The Arcelor Mittal Orbit, 3 Thornton Street | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Hancock Road | 742 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 852 yd | |
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 861 yd | |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 881 yd | |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 925 yd |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 966 yd | |
| London Aquatics Centre AQUATIC CENTRE AQUATIC CENTRE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.