Ridley Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 0LX 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 Ridley Road, London, E7 0LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 0LY, E7 0LW, E7 0JS, E7 0LP, E7 0JR, E7 0LT, E7 0LU, E7 0LL, E7 0LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E7 0LX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 E7 0LX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 42.7% | 45.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 42.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 5.8% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 57.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 9.3% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 26.2% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 19.3% | 5.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 5.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 14.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.2% | 45.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 8.9% | 0% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.3% 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 | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 5.7% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 55.3% | 67.3% | 12.0% | 81.4% | -14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 68.2% | 69.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.9% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 3.5% | -5.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.2% | 69.7% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19.2% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 1.6% | -21.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ridley Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.9% lower than the Forest Gate North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ridley Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Forest Gate North and the 171st lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Ridley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-03-17 | £652,148 |
| 104 Ridley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2023-04-05 | £900,619 |
| 86 Ridley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-09-30 | £842,105 |
| 92 Ridley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-10-01 | £647,442 |
| 85 Ridley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2018-05-01 | £681,588 |
E7 0LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
E7 0LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,788 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 | 2,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Junior School Cranmer Road , Forest Gate E7 0JW | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgrange Infant School Sebert Road , E7 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , E7 8ED | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersbrook Primary School Harpenden Road , Wanstead E12 5HL | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Primary School 495 High Street North , E12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 3,162 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 | 3,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,975 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 | 1,478 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,146 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 884 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,917 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks | Railway Arch 437, Avenue Road | 599 yd | |
| Tromso Cafe | Railway Arch 432, Avenue Road | 599 yd | |
| Fiore Truck | Railway Arch 429, Avenue Road | 618 yd | |
| Belas Food Mart | 10 Woodford Road, Forest Gate | 745 yd | |
| Immortals Gym | Unit 4, 7-9 Sebert Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 691 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 528 Romford Road | 828 yd | |
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited | 34 Aldersbrook Road | 892 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everest Fish & Chips Kebab | 327 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 788 yd | |
| Pizza Haven | 14 Sebert Road, Forest Gate | 832 yd | |
| Bismillah Fried Chicken Ltd T/A BFC | 396 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 859 yd | |
| Maxi Grill | 107 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 892 yd | |
| Pam Pams Diner | 105 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate | 890 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Flats (Capel Road) CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Wanstead Flats (Aldersbrook Road) ALDERSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,044 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 1,061 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 163.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.