Mcgrath Road is in London and in Newham district. E15 4SU 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 Mcgrath Road, London, E15 4SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 4LE, E15 4JR, E15 4SZ, E15 4SX, E15 4JS, E15 4LG, E15 4SS, E15 4JF, E7 9AJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E15 4SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.1% | 50.8% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 55.9% | 49.2% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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 | 49.6% | 45.9% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 42% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 51.5% | 56.2% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30.5% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 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 | 15% | 21.3% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 38.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 19% | 4.1% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.8% 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 | 24.4% | 36.8% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 35.7% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 26.6% | 26.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | -54.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 42.6% 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 | 36.2% | 42.6% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 15.4% | 18.4% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 10.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.1% | 22.3% | -6.8% | 5.6% | 16.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.2% 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 | 35.1% | 42.6% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 28.2% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 12.3% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.6% | 9% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 7.9% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 7.1% | 0.6% | 6.5% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 51.3% | 6.5% | 44.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mcgrath Road was 191.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.1% higher than the Forest Gate North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mcgrath Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Forest Gate North and the 164th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Mcgrath Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2019-12-20 | £873,759 |
| 93 Mcgrath Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2018-10-09 | £909,197 |
| 97 Mcgrath Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2018-07-06 | £871,698 |
| 95 Mcgrath Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2018-06-22 | £46,992 |
| 91 Mcgrath Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2018-06-19 | £913,333 |
E15 4SU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 4SU 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 | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Other | 26 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,101 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 | 1,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 618 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 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,225 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 | 1,267 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 | 1,321 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,058 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,602 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 | 3,633 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 | 1,114 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 704 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 793 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 906 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 938 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Compass Group UK & Ireland | Cafe, Atherton Leisure Centre | 96 yd | |
| Radha Krishna Temple | 5 - 7 Cedars Road, Stratford | 402 yd | |
| Buzz Cafe - Starbucks | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 411 yd | |
| Green Restaurant | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 411 yd | |
| 53.5 Degrees | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar One Thailander Bar | 7 - 9 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 746 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 773 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 792 yd | |
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 792 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Fish Ltd/Olympia | 105 Romford Road, Stratford | 543 yd | |
| Strs Hut | 35 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 560 yd | |
| Calabash | 22 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 566 yd | |
| Basil Pizza / Manifesto - Stratford | 41 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 586 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar & Best Kebab | 57 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 92 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 333 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 734 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 759 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 66 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 529 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 854 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 875 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Stratford Park WEST HAM LANE | tennis courts | 1,046 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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 | 114.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.