Torrens Square is in London and in Newham district. E15 4NB 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 Square, London, E15 4NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 4JW, E15 4NW, E15 4NA, E15 4NP, E15 4QW, E15 4LS, E15 4NS, E15 4NN, E15 4NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 4NB 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 | 46.8% | 51.5% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.5% | -4.7% | 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 4NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 50.5% | 50.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 30.8% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -13.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 15.4% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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% | 45.5% | -5.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 43.6% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 16.7% | 14.3% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 23.8% | 16.8% | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8.7% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 10.3% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 32.5% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 20.4% | 4% | -16.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.4% 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 | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 0.6% | -6.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 2.4% | -3.5% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 3% | -5.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 0.4% | 5.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 49.3% | 56.4% | 7.1% | 81.4% | -25.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 0.2% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 45.9% | 51.8% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 25.6% | 29.9% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 23.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 8.5% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 7.7% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 3.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 6.1% | -10.0% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 44.8% | 51.5% | 6.7% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 15.2% | 21.8% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 13.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 11.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 7.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 5.5% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 11.5% | 0.9% | 10.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 3% | 0.2% | 2.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 3% | 0.0% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 0.6% | 13.5% | -12.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 20.6% | 6.5% | 14.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrens Square was 93.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.7% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Torrens Square has the 36th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 43.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Torrens Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2024-11-08 | £495,984 |
| 27 Torrens Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-06-25 | £454,232 |
| 30 Torrens Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2021-11-23 | £434,556 |
| 9 Torrens Square, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £489,765 | 2021-04-12 | £493,487 |
| 26B Torrens Square, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2020-08-07 | £414,192 |
E15 4NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,255 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 | 448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' RC Infant School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HB | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' RC Junior School Bow Street , Stratford E15 1HD | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | - not rated | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Infant School Eleanor Road , E15 4AB | - not rated | 502 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,105 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 | 4,685 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 | 1,192 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 | 1,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,961 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,721 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 | 1,014 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurney School Knox Road , Forest Gate E7 9HW | - not rated | 541 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 761 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School Block F, Tennyson Road , Forest Gate E15 4DR | - not rated | 768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radha Krishna Temple | 5 - 7 Cedars Road, Stratford | 134 yd | |
| Buzz Cafe - Starbucks | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 270 yd | |
| Green Restaurant | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 270 yd | |
| 53.5 Degrees | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 270 yd | |
| Subway | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar One Thailander Bar | 7 - 9 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 475 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 537 yd | |
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 537 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern | 131 Angel Lane, Stratford | 807 yd | |
| The Goose On Broadway | The Goose, 78 - 102 Broadway | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Chinese Takeaway | 6A Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 376 yd | |
| Supreme Fish Ltd/Olympia | 105 Romford Road, Stratford | 382 yd | |
| Wok & Go Maryland | 59 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 398 yd | |
| Shapla Peri Peri / Rio Mamas Ltd | 57 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 415 yd | |
| Wing Fellas | 47 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 292 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 305 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 474 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 509 yd | |
| Iceland Plc - Stratford | Unit 74 To 76, North Mall | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 318 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 331 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 957 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Methodist Church Bryant St Community Centre Bryant Street | 1,041 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,074 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 1,077 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 | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.