Torrens Road is in London and in Newham district. E15 4NA is located in the Forest Gate South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torrens Road, London, E15 4NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 4LS, E15 4JW, E15 4ND, E15 4NB, E15 4JL, E15 4JN, E15 4QW, E15 4LB, E15 4JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E15 4NA is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 45.9% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 51.9% | 54.1% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 4NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.5% 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 | 60.2% | 57.5% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 30% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 57.5% | 54.3% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 29% | 32.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 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 | 11.4% | 17.4% | 6.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.7% | 40.7% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 6.9% |
| Other | 17.5% | 8.6% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 5.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.8% 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 | 12.4% | 22.1% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 21.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 9.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 16.1% | 9.9% | -6.2% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 39.2% | 29.8% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -51.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 44.3% 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 | 44% | 44.3% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 21.6% | 17.4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 13.3% | 7.4% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 22.1% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.5% 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 | 42.3% | 44.4% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.4% | 27.5% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 11% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 7.9% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.5% | 37.2% | -20.7% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 39% | 6.5% | 32.5% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrens Road was 164.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.9% higher than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Torrens Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 211th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Torrens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2024-07-26 | £553,656 |
| 23 Torrens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-04-24 | £462,083 |
| 34 Torrens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-12-15 | £611,099 |
| 2 Torrens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-09-29 | £505,263 |
| 22 Torrens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-05-07 | £635,061 |
E15 4NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 4NA 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 | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 908 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 | 1,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,323 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 | 406 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Primary School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,378 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 | 1,472 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 | 1,120 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,907 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,216 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,787 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 | 3,824 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 | 960 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,110 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 611 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 621 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 680 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radha Krishna Temple | 5 - 7 Cedars Road, Stratford | 183 yd | |
| Buzz Cafe - Starbucks | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 217 yd | |
| Green Restaurant | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 217 yd | |
| 53.5 Degrees | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 217 yd | |
| Subway | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar One Thailander Bar | 7 - 9 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 532 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 561 yd | |
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 561 yd | |
| Ye Olde Black Bull | 13 Broadway, Stratford | 811 yd | |
| King Edward VII | The King Edward VII, 47 Broadway | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Fish Ltd/Olympia | 105 Romford Road, Stratford | 343 yd | |
| Calabash | 22 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 433 yd | |
| Strs Hut | 35 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 445 yd | |
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 6A Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 452 yd | |
| Wok & Go Maryland | 59 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 211 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 241 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 505 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 589 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 281 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 305 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 900 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 1,007 yd | |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,043 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 1,072 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,080 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 116.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.