Plaistow Road is in London and in Newham district. E15 3EU is located in the West Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plaistow Road, London, E15 3EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E13 0JS, E13 0JY, E15 3HQ, E15 3HG, E15 3HF, E15 3PU, E13 0JX, E13 0JF, E13 0JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 3EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.6% | 51.5% | 6.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 55.4% | 48.5% | -6.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 3EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 46.6% | 55.1% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 31.5% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.5% | 53.1% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 21.4% | 5.7% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 10.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 18.1% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 32.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 18.2% | 4.6% | -13.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 13.3% | 11.2% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 4.5% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 19.7% | 21.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 19.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 29.2% | 27.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 36.3% | 38.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 19.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 16.7% | 15% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.8% | 17.1% | -6.7% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.7% 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 | 35.6% | 38.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 34.7% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 24.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 10.7% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 5.3% | -19.8% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 5.9% | 0.4% | 5.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.8% | 1.5% | 7.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 27.5% | 6.5% | 21.0% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plaistow Road was 130.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.4% higher than the Plaistow North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Plaistow Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Plaistow North and the 304th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 245 Plaistow Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-10-07 | £417,640 |
| 205 Plaistow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-04-28 | £270,161 |
| 215 Plaistow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-12-13 | £267,529 |
| 217 Plaistow Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2021-08-06 | £237,843 |
| 259 Plaistow Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £27,250,000 | 2018-12-18 | £26,180,207 |
E15 3EU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Primary School Stratford Road , Plaistow E13 0JW | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Primary School Stratford Road , Plaistow E13 0JW | 4out of 4 | 284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Portway Junior School Stratford Road , Plaistow E13 0JW | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | - not rated | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | - not rated | 947 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,098 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,450 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,026 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 | 1,076 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Links 195 Vicarage Lane , E15 4HJ | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eleanor Smith School North Street , Plaistow E13 9HN | - not rated | 794 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plaistow Jamia Islamia 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 795 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| JMU Islamic Institute Uk 163-165 Balaam Street , Plaistow E13 8AA | - not rated | 860 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School Block F, Tennyson Road , Forest Gate E15 4DR | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nota Bene | 247 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 6 yd | |
| Mems Cafe London | 235 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 7 yd | |
| ATL Cafe | 125 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 212 yd | |
| Fat Chaps | 121 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 212 yd | |
| Plaistow Cafe | 163 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia | 2 Plaistow Grove, Stratford | 249 yd | |
| The Black Lion | Black Lion Public House, 59-61 High Street | 465 yd | |
| The Lamb Public House | The Lamb, 85 Pelly Road | 535 yd | |
| East London Rugby Club | 71 Holland Road, Stratford | 699 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 136 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deccan Doner Kebab | 233 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 6 yd | |
| China Express | 157 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 212 yd | |
| Chicken Village | 105 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 216 yd | |
| Moxi Moxi | 101 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 216 yd | |
| DRD Pizza And Ice Cream | 123 Plaistow Road, Stratford | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 New Plaistow Road, Stratford | 610 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit For Life Health Club (Closed) 5-7 5-7 High Street | health and fitness suite | 397 yd |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 730 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 1,014 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,023 yd |
| Hermit Road Recreation Ground Hermit Road Park Hermit Road Park Bethell Avenue | tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.