Norfolk Road is in London and in Newham district. E6 2NJ is located in the Wall End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norfolk Road, London, E6 2NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 2NH, E6 2NL, E6 2NQ, E6 2NN, E6 2NG, E6 2NP, E6 2NE, E6 2NR, E6 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E6 2NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 44.9% | 49% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 55.1% | 51% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 37.5% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 50% | -4.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 46.3% | 55.5% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 38% | 31.3% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.9% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.6% | 19.6% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 8.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 16.9% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 36.5% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 13.8% | 7.1% | -6.7% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% 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 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 10.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 26.8% | 13.1% | -13.7% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 15% | 15.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Other Asian | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 15.4% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 13.5% | 25.1% | 11.6% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Other | 6.7% | 7.1% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 39.3% 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 | 43% | 39.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 20.3% | 17.2% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 45.6% | 33.6% | -12.0% | 5.6% | 28.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.5% 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 | 42.8% | 39.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -43.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.8% | 29.5% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.8% | 17.6% | 8.8% | 2.9% | 14.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.4% | 7.1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 6.4% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 17.2% | 0.9% | 16.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 21.3% | 1.7% | 19.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 29.1% | 6.5% | 22.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norfolk Road was 44.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the East Ham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norfolk Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in East Ham South and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Norfolk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2024-08-30 | £369,619 |
| 24 Norfolk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-04-15 | £396,299 |
| 42 Norfolk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2018-11-21 | £422,330 |
| 18 Norfolk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2015-11-06 | £390,602 |
| 2 Norfolk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2015-03-31 | £434,321 |
E6 2NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 E6 2NJ 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Napier Road , E6 2SE | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior School Napier Road , E6 2SE | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | 3out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 996 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 406 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,779 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,687 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 | 4,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,592 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alif Academy 313-319 Katherine Road , Forest Gate E7 8PJ | - not rated | 1,657 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Cafe | 495 Barking Road, East Ham | 123 yd | |
| Yaal Restaurant | 404 Barking Road, East Ham | 165 yd | |
| Pashtriku Restaurant | 432 Barking Road, East Ham | 165 yd | |
| Pop-In-Cafe | 418 Barking Road, East Ham | 165 yd | |
| Food Fusion | 484 Barking Road, East Ham | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 632 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 635 yd | |
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Indian Takeaway | 517 Barking Road, East Ham | 123 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken Hut | 442 Barking Road, East Ham | 165 yd | |
| Wok Inn Takeaway | 412 Barking Road, East Ham | 165 yd | |
| Foodie Fellas | 587 Barking Road, East Ham | 226 yd | |
| Monster Burgerz / Master Wings | 484 Barking Road, East Ham | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 523 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 597 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 598 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 793 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 365 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 514 yd |
| Langdon Academy SUSSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 551 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 581 yd |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 755 yd |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 925 yd |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 964 yd | |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 979 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.