Durban Road is in London and in Newham district. E15 3BW is located in the Canning Town North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Durban Road, London, E15 3BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 3BS, E15 3BT, E15 3AS, E15 3BP, E15 3AU, E15 3DE, E15 3DB, E15 3AT, E15 3AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 3BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 51.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 48.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 64.2% | 51.3% | -12.9% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.6% | 33.9% | 14.3% | 44.2% | -10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 45.9% | 49.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 38% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 10% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 12.7% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 40% | 48.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 11.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.2% 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 | 12.1% | 18.7% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 17.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 19.9% | 14% | -5.9% | 2.5% | 11.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.7% | 0.4% | -5.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 33.5% | 30.2% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -51.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
In this area, just 39.7% 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 | 47.3% | 39.7% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -43.5% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 18.8% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 17.1% | 13.1% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 20.9% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% 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 | 46.6% | 40.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -43.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 28.7% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 13.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.5% | 9.3% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.9% | 8.6% | -5.3% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.2% | 76.7% | -22.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 4% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 31.4% | 6.5% | 24.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Durban Road was 406.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.5% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Durban Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 54th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 161.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 84.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Durban Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-07-19 | £622,863 |
| 19B Durban Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-06 | £274,995 |
| 47 Durban Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-11-16 | £322,700 |
| 49 Durban Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-11-27 | £302,717 |
| 11 Durban Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2019-03-22 | £570,071 |
E15 3BW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
E15 3BW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gainsborough Primary School Gainsborough Road , E15 3AF | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Richardson Road , E15 3BA | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Primary School Suffolk Road , Plaistow E13 0HE | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bow School 44 Twelvetrees Crescent , Bow E3 3QW | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,183 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,786 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 | 1,144 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,566 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 | 2,568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,472 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 | 1,084 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ian Mikardo School 60 William Guy Gardens , Talwin Street E3 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 1,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,737 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Boyz | 123 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 763 yd | |
| Shays Coffee | Plaistow Station, Plaistow Road | 778 yd | |
| ATL Cafe | 125 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 779 yd | |
| Fat Chaps | 121 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 779 yd | |
| Plaistow Cafe | 163 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 120 yd | |
| The Britannia | 2 Plaistow Grove, Stratford | 835 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 136 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Fish Bar | 2 Memorial Avenue, Stratford | 85 yd | |
| Rial | 4A Memorial Avenue, Stratford | 85 yd | |
| Chaiicuppa | Unit G3, Gtec House | 393 yd | |
| Kitchen Works | Unit 6 To 7, Abbey Trading Point | 435 yd | |
| Olympic Fish And Chips | 2 Leywick Street, Stratford | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 New Plaistow Road, Stratford | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 208 yd |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 293 yd |
| Eastlea Community School PRETORIA ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 800 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.