Eric Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 0AZ is located in the Forest Gate North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eric Road, London, E7 0AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 0AE, E7 0AY, E7 0AD, E7 0DD, E7 0DB, E7 0AF, E7 0DA, E7 0AX, E7 0EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 0AZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 54.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 45.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 E7 0AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 47.8% | 50.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 37.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 45.5% | 46.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 37.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.8% | 23% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.4% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 9.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 41.9% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 16.4% | 0.9% | -15.5% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.6% 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 | 17.2% | 13.7% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 12.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| Other Black | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 25.3% | 33.6% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -47.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 48.7% | 54.3% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 14.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 12% | 9% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 13.7% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 8.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.1% | 54.3% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 29.1% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 5% | -4.1% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 6.1% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 5.4% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 23.8% | 6.5% | 17.3% |
| Not answered | 11.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eric Road was 184.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% higher than the Forest Gate North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eric Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Forest Gate North and the 193rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Eric Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2020-07-10 | £464,000 |
| 6 Eric Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £292,000 | 2014-12-05 | £425,394 |
| 8 Eric Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2013-09-16 | £437,564 |
| 8 Eric Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-05-01 | £574,257 |
| 7 Eric Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-04-19 | £478,351 |
E7 0AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 E7 0AZ 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 | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 682 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,265 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 | 2,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa Infant School Wellington Road , E7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgrange Infant School Sebert Road , E7 0NJ | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Hall Junior School Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Hall Infants' School Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 852 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,429 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,461 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 | 4,438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,181 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 | 2,343 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 | 2,710 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,326 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 | 3,624 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 | 3,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 164 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 1,069 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Leaf School 362 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8BS | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney School Knox Road , Forest Gate E7 9HW | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 1,159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Can Club | Arch 361, Winchelsea Road | 295 yd | |
| S&G's Culinary Kitchen at The Holly Tree | 141 Dames Road | 350 yd | |
| Belas Food Mart | 10 Woodford Road, Forest Gate | 377 yd | |
| Cups & Jars Limited | 108 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 435 yd | |
| Hummingbird Caribbean Restaurant | 110 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wanstead Tap Ltd | Arch 352, Winchelsea Road | 295 yd | |
| The Holly Tree Public House | 141 Dames Road | 350 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 445 yd | |
| The Rookwood Village | 314-316 Cann Hall Road | 650 yd | |
| Leytonstone Tavern/Tavern Events | 119 Harrow Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Tree Takeaway | 64 Field Road, Forest Gate | 175 yd | |
| Odessa Tandoori | 159 Odessa Road, Forest Gate | 254 yd | |
| The Wanstead Kitchen | 93 Pevensey Road | 277 yd | |
| The Rotisserie Company | Arch 360, Winchelsea Road | 295 yd | |
| Go Peri Peri | 55 Field Road, Forest Gate | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 624 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 413 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 549 yd | |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 640 yd | |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 685 yd | |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 854 yd | |
| Wanstead Flats (Capel Road) CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 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 | 88.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.