Roman Road is in London and in Newham district. E6 3RX is located in the East Ham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roman Road, London, E6 3RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 3QA, E6 3PL, E6 3RT, E6 3RY, E6 3RU, E6 3SR, E6 3SX, E6 3PJ, E6 5NX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 3RX 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 | 47.6% | 51.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.5% | -3.9% | 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 E6 3RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.3% 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 | 37.6% | 47.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 36.2% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 45.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.4% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around E6 3RX this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 28.3% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 10.2% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 31.8% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -2.0% |
| Other | 17.3% | 0.8% | -16.5% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.2% 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 | 13.3% | 19% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 17.9% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 6.1% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 11% | 16.7% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 37.2% | 29.2% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -52.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 57.8% | 57.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 11% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 7.8% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.5% | 18.8% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 56.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 28.5% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 6.2% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.8% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 4.5% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.9% | 37.2% | -28.3% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 39.1% | 6.5% | 32.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roman Road was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the East Ham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roman Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in East Ham South and the 185th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Roman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-11-06 | £287,712 |
| 40 Roman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2024-09-30 | £356,220 |
| 18 Roman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2024-06-19 | £399,328 |
| 12 Roman Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-09-25 | £306,060 |
| 16 Roman Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £372,000 | 2020-01-10 | £417,196 |
The percentage of student residents living in E6 3RX 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 | 99 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,217 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,424 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 | 3,926 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 | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | 2out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roman Road Primary School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , East Ham E6 3LB | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Wilkinson Primary School Tollgate Road , Beckton E6 5UP | 3out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 1,798 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,299 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 | 1,438 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,829 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,910 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 3,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,435 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,545 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,893 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mummys Kitchen | 277 High Street South, East Ham | 277 yd | |
| Bevs Cafe | Unit 4 A3, Beckton Retail Park | 533 yd | |
| Food4ME St Marks Cafe | St Marks Community Centre, Tollgate Road | 612 yd | |
| Ashes / Afghans Burgers | 146 High Street South, East Ham | 645 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Cafe | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 650 yd | |
| The Winsor House P H & Travel Inn Brewster Fayre | Winsor Public House, 1 Woolwich Manor Way | 705 yd | |
| Berneliu Uzeiga - Shepherds Inn | Beckton Tavern, 16 Mary Rose Mall | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JRs | 281 High Street South, East Ham | 266 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 271 High Street South, East Ham | 268 yd | |
| Kings Peri Peri | 279 High Street South, East Ham | 268 yd | |
| Subway | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 439 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bazar (LDN) Ltd | Unit 2, Beckton Retail Park | 517 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 198 Tollgate Road, Beckton | 626 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 648 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Online | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 648 yd | |
| Iceland - Beckton | Unit 1, Beckton Retail Park | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 168 yd |
| Ymca Beckton Centre Tollgate Road | 689 yd | |
| Beckton Globe Learning Zone BECKTON GLOBE BECKTON GLOBE KINGSFORD WAY | 693 yd | |
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 736 yd | |
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 744 yd |
| Kingsford Community School KINGSFORD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| East London Gymnastics Centre TRIUMPH ROAD | 840 yd | |
| Brampton Park Masterman Road | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 883 yd | |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 981 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 54.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.