Kitchener Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 8JL is located in the Green Street West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kitchener Road, London, E7 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 8JN, E7 8HZ, E7 9LX, E7 8JA, E7 9LR, E7 9LU, E7 9PB, E7 9NX, E7 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 8JL is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 44.9% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 55.1% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 | 37.8% | 40.3% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 45.5% | 56.9% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 28.8% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.7% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 24.8% | 22% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 14.4% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 33.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -0.4% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4.6% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.8% 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 | 16.8% | 15.6% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 14.5% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 31.4% | 23.7% | -7.7% | 3.1% | 20.6% |
| Pakistani | 22.1% | 27.7% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 25.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 5.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 5.7% | 15.8% | 10.1% | 81.4% | -65.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 47.1% 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 | 44.6% | 47.1% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39% | 34.1% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 28.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.5% 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 | 44.2% | 47.2% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 33.5% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 32% | 5% | -27.0% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 4.1% | 0.5% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Hindu | 6.1% | 1.7% | 4.4% |
| Muslim | 56.5% | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kitchener Road was 108.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kitchener Road has the 44th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 349th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 205.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-06-25 | £519,474 |
| 34 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-01-31 | £464,689 |
| 14 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2013-05-10 | £577,228 |
| 16 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2010-05-28 | £539,934 |
| 38 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2009-12-24 | £341,129 |
E7 8JL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8JL 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Other | 54 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,133 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 | 1,633 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Primary School Upton Park Road , Forest Gate E7 8JY | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandringham Primary School Sandringham Road , E7 8ED | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 240 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,156 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 | 2,589 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 | 2,604 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,548 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 | 1,812 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,183 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 148 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Grill And Currys | 85 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 125 yd | |
| Indiano Pizza | 126 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 166 yd | |
| Chai Nashta | 90 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 166 yd | |
| Crunchys | 128 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 166 yd | |
| MBR Aashish Chinese | 118 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 261 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 287 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 874 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 961 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 528 Romford Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Pizza | 132 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 166 yd | |
| Al Farooq Kebabish | 84 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 166 yd | |
| Kar Woo | 14 - 16 St Georges Road, Forest Gate | 168 yd | |
| Sake Sushi / Poke Express | 29 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 261 yd | |
| Tasty Vybz | 26 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 464 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 695 yd | |
| Tesco | 326 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 900 yd | |
| Tesco | 346 - 352 Green Street, Upton Park | 932 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 131 yd |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 163 yd | |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 386 yd | |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 618 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 746 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 759 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 896 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 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 | 210.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 55.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.