Mortham Street is in London and in Newham district. E15 3LS 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 Mortham Street, London, E15 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 3NJ, E15 3NL, E15 3NN, E15 3NH, E15 3LU, E15 3LL, E15 3LG, E15 3LN, E15 3JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E15 3LS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 52.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.2% | -2.1% | 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 3LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 51.4% | 45.3% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 36.7% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.4% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 46.3% | 43.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 38% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.5% | 25.4% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.7% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 31.5% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 14.6% | 3.2% | -11.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.8% 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 | 14.7% | 16.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 15.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 14.5% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 9% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 8.0% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 5.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| White | 35.7% | 28.8% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -52.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 51.2% | 54.6% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 13.6% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 7.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.4% | 54.3% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 9.8% | 29.6% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 19.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 1.7% | -21.7% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11% | 37.2% | -26.2% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 31.3% | 6.5% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mortham Street was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% higher than the West Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mortham Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in West Ham and the 352nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19A Mortham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-14 | £259,882 |
| 13 Mortham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2023-09-04 | £447,396 |
| 34 Mortham Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-06-25 | £385,415 |
| 27D Mortham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2019-05-24 | £266,618 |
| 25D Mortham Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-02-15 | £140,436 |
E15 3LS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E15 3LS 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 403 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranelagh Primary School Corporation Street , Stratford E15 3DN | - not rated | 568 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Ham Church Primary School Portway , Stratford E15 3QG | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carpenters Primary School Friendship Way , Stratford E15 2JQ | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Science School The Clock Mill , Three Mill Lane E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Science Academy East London Three Mill Lane , E3 3DU | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,487 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 | 4,915 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 | 615 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 675 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,528 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 | 446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 2,922 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 | 399 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | - not rated | 399 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 195 Vicarage Lane , E15 4HJ | - not rated | 543 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford College London 43 WEST HAM LANE , LONDON E15 4PH | - not rated | 610 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School Block F, Tennyson Road , Forest Gate E15 4DR | - not rated | 660 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapati Man | 81 New Road | 322 yd | |
| Rainbow Cafe | 2A Church Street, Stratford | 326 yd | |
| Mums Pizza & Cuisine | 8 Church Street, Stratford | 326 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | Salvation Army Centre, 1 Paul Street | 364 yd | |
| Al Zayt Limited | 38 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound | 136 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 248 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | 341 - 353 High Street, Stratford | 627 yd | |
| The Britannia | 2 Plaistow Grove, Stratford | 656 yd | |
| Queens Head | 5 - 7 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 737 yd | |
| The Abbey Tap | 10 - 14 Broadway, Stratford | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Spot | 5A Church Street, Stratford | 325 yd | |
| Pizza Rush | 5 Church Street, Stratford | 325 yd | |
| Olympic Fish And Chips | 2 Leywick Street, Stratford | 357 yd | |
| Kitchen Works | Unit 6 To 7, Abbey Trading Point | 409 yd | |
| Burj Chicken And Pizza | 22 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 3 New Plaistow Road, Stratford | 334 yd | |
| Tesco Express Stratford | 164 - 168 High Street, Stratford | 797 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 910 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 38 To 40, West Mall | 936 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Units 41 And 42, West Mall | 936 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 395 yd | |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 458 yd |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 484 yd | |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 505 yd | |
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 506 yd | |
| East London Rfc HOLLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Memorial Recreation Ground Grange Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 929 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 | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.