Burford Road is in London and in Newham district. E15 2SW is located in the Stratford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burford Road, London, E15 2SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 2SW, E15 2SS, E15 2SQ, E15 2SN, E15 2SL, E15 2SG, E15 2SX, E15 2TH, E15 3NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E15 2SW 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 | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 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 2SW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.6% 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 | 63.1% | 65.6% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 27.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.8% | 22.6% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -21.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 51.8% | 52.2% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 12.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.7% | 6.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.8% 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 | 17% | 19.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 18.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 7.4% | 6.9% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 20.6% | 18.4% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 30.9% | 29.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -51.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 53% 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 | 45.9% | 53% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 15% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 9.9% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.9% | 18.8% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.1% | 53% | 7.9% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 23.3% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 7.7% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burford Road was 164.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% lower than the Maryland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Burford Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Maryland and the 212th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 25 Victoria Mills Studios, 10 Burford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-07-20 | £444,802 |
| Flat 19 Victoria Mills Studios, 10 Burford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £384,500 | 2021-06-15 | £389,611 |
| Flat 25 Victoria Mills Studios, 10 Burford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2020-11-30 | £484,049 |
| Flat 6 Victoria Mills Studios, 10 Burford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2020-08-24 | £444,385 |
| Flat 4 Victoria Mills Studios, 10 Burford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2020-06-01 | £469,046 |
The percentage of student residents living in E15 2SW 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,780 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,890 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 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 360 Sugar House Lane , Stratford E15 2RB | - not rated | 856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Richardson Road , E15 3BA | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Ham Church Primary School Portway , Stratford E15 3QG | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mulberry UTC 64 Parnell Road , E3 2RU | - not rated | 1,943 yd | University technical college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 228 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,352 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 | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 910 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 310 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 747 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grande Restaurant | 2 Cam Road, Stratford | 78 yd | |
| Agora | Broadway House, 322 High Street | 229 yd | |
| Marys Cafe | Queensway House, 275 - 285 High Street | 244 yd | |
| Discover | The Children Discovery Centre, 383-387 High Street | 267 yd | |
| Dar Marrakech | 403 High Street, Stratford | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | 341 - 353 High Street, Stratford | 270 yd | |
| The Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Road, Stratford | 396 yd | |
| The Abbey Tap | 10 - 14 Broadway, Stratford | 436 yd | |
| Queens Head | 5 - 7 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 504 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Bull | 13 Broadway, Stratford | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinoybites | 369 High Street, Stratford | 323 yd | |
| You Me Sushi | 4 Broadway, Stratford | 398 yd | |
| Mooboo Stratford | 6 Broadway, Stratford | 398 yd | |
| Burj Chicken And Pizza | 22 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 438 yd | |
| Top Chef | 32 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 497 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 38 To 40, West Mall | 605 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Units 41 And 42, West Mall | 605 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 638 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 New Plaistow Road, Stratford | 680 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 200 yd | |
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 226 yd | |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 228 yd | |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 316 yd | |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 502 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 552 yd |
| London Aquatics Centre AQUATIC CENTRE AQUATIC CENTRE QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield Stratford) WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY MONTFICHET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 157.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.