Litchfield Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E15 4LW is located in the Stratford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Litchfield Avenue, London, E15 4LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 4LN, E15 4LT, E15 4BT, E15 4BZ, E15 4LP, E15 4DH, E15 4EX, E15 4DJ, E15 4DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 4LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 51% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 49% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.2% 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 | 59.5% | 50.2% | -9.3% | 37.9% | 12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 9.6% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 48.6% | 58.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 28.9% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.2% | 12.6% | 3.4% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 49% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 15.2% |
| Other | 24.6% | 3.2% | -21.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.2% 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 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 10% | 3.7% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 50.5% | 53.2% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -28.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 0.3% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 33.7% 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 | 38.7% | 33.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| European Union | 23% | 31% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 24.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 7.5% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 16.7% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Oceania | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 33.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% 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 | 36.3% | 33.9% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -49.3% |
| 10+ Years | 13% | 24.3% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.3% | 14.8% | -4.5% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 14.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 10.5% | -5.5% | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44.1% | 76.7% | -32.6% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 12.8% | 1.5% | 11.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Litchfield Avenue was 2691.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1410.8% higher than the Maryland average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Litchfield Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Maryland and the 2nd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 269.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Waverley Lodge Litchfield Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-09-23 | £315,542 |
| 5 Waverley Lodge Litchfield Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2020-11-06 | £299,798 |
| 1 Waverley Lodge Litchfield Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-10-06 | £320,366 |
| 2 Waverley Lodge Litchfield Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2016-08-05 | £377,116 |
| 4 Waverley Lodge Litchfield Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2016-05-13 | £369,525 |
E15 4LW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4LW 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 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 51 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Primary School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Ham Church Primary School Portway , Stratford E15 3QG | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 294 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 622 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,198 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,057 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 | 566 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,338 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 206 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 515 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| John F Kennedy Special School Pitchford Street , Stratford E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,021 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 Grill Stratford | 38 Romford Road, Stratford | 62 yd | |
| Big Joe's Diner | 5 The Grove, Stratford | 135 yd | |
| Creamy Cup Cafe | 115 Romford Road, Stratford | 191 yd | |
| White Goose Bistro | 198 The Grove, Stratford | 254 yd | |
| Thai Pie | 200 The Grove, Stratford | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 254 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 254 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Bull | 13 Broadway, Stratford | 305 yd | |
| King Edward VII | The King Edward VII, 47 Broadway | 305 yd | |
| The Goose On Broadway | The Goose, 78 - 102 Broadway | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Villa | Unit 1 And 2, Ithaca House | 56 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 50 Romford Road, Stratford | 57 yd | |
| Supreme Fish Ltd/Olympia | 105 Romford Road, Stratford | 191 yd | |
| Star BBQ | 190 The Grove, Stratford | 254 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 120 The Grove, Stratford | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 278 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 341 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 429 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 38 To 40, West Mall | 486 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Units 41 And 42, West Mall | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 527 yd | |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 536 yd |
| Rokeby School (Closed) Pitchford Street | 608 yd | |
| School 21 PITCHFORD STREET | 637 yd | |
| John F Kennedy Special School PITCHFORD STREET | 645 yd | |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Carpenters & Docklands Centre GIBBINS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Gymbox (Westfield Stratford) WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY MONTFICHET ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,049 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,090 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.