Vicarage Lane is in Stratford, London and in Newham district. E15 4HG 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 Vicarage Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 4HH, E15 4HQ, E15 4HN, E15 4AR, E15 4HL, E15 4HE, E15 4HD, E15 4AH, E15 4ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 4HG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.1% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 53% | 49.9% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 4HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 52.8% | 49.2% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 37.2% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 47.3% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 35.1% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 21.5% | 19.3% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 10.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 41.2% | 11.6% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 21.8% | 5.3% | -16.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 53% | 51.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 9% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, just 41.3% 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 | 42% | 41.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| European Union | 28.1% | 26.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 20.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 10.9% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 6.9% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 7.5% | -8.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.7% 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 | 41.5% | 41.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 15.2% | 22.7% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 11.9% | -2.5% | 2.9% | 9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 14.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 7.5% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 3.9% | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 12.2% | 1.5% | 10.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Lane was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Lane has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 190th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-07-07 | £268,233 |
| 57 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-02-06 | £64,609 |
| The Bay Tree Hotel, 59 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2022-06-01 | £1,396,810 |
| 61 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2020-10-16 | £10,454 |
| 49 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2018-05-30 | £569,298 |
E15 4HG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 4HG 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 | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate 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 | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Ham Church Primary School Portway , Stratford E15 3QG | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 953 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School Richardson Road , E15 3BA | 3out of 4 | 1,019 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 | 336 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,466 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 818 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,678 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 506 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 80 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 639 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 1,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Cafe | 75 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 28 yd | |
| JB Coffee And Gourmet | 37 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 95 yd | |
| Slice Of Meat | 24 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 138 yd | |
| Creamy Cup Cafe | 115 Romford Road, Stratford | 343 yd | |
| Buzz Cafe - Starbucks | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Black Bull | 13 Broadway, Stratford | 628 yd | |
| King Edward VII | The King Edward VII, 47 Broadway | 628 yd | |
| The Greyhound | 136 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 636 yd | |
| Queens Head | 5 - 7 West Ham Lane, Stratford | 647 yd | |
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious | 39 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 28 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar & Best Kebab | 57 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 29 yd | |
| Roti Joupa | 85 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 29 yd | |
| Royal | 61 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 29 yd | |
| Lams Kitchen | 63 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 29 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 335 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 New Plaistow Road, Stratford | 627 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 696 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 430 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 461 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 630 yd |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 667 yd | |
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 733 yd | |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 756 yd | |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 797 yd |
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 803 yd | |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 998 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.