Green Street is in London and in Newham district. E7 8LJ is located in the Green Street East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Street, London, E7 8LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 8ND, E7 8JX, E7 8PA, E7 8PB, E7 8NB, E7 8JY, E7 8JU, E7 8LE, E7 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E7 8LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 41.3% | 48.1% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 58.7% | 51.9% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E7 8LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.9% | 38.4% | -6.5% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 53.4% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.2% | 50.5% | -8.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 23.7% | 31.5% | 7.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.7% | 24.3% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 33.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 20.5% | 7.6% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 4.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.9% 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 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 17.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 41.1% | 36.1% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 33.0% |
| Pakistani | 16.8% | 16.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 9.3% | 11.9% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -69.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 38.4% 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 | 34.7% | 38.4% | 3.7% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 12.7% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 49.7% | 39.7% | -10.0% | 5.6% | 34.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36% 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 | 34.3% | 38.2% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -45.0% |
| 10+ Years | 17.9% | 36% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 26.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 8.2% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 8.7% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 8.9% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 16.5% | 1.2% | 15.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 15.4% | 46.2% | -30.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 27.9% | 1.7% | 26.2% |
| Muslim | 44.8% | 6.5% | 38.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Street was 213.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.4% higher than the Green Street East average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Green Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Green Street East and the 145th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 309.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 Green Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-21 | £258,390 |
| 253 Green Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-11-02 | £160,877 |
| 235 Green Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-02-12 | £240,136 |
| 259A Green Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2014-12-19 | £34,458 |
| 231 Green Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2014-08-08 | £218,163 |
The percentage of student residents living in E7 8LJ 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 | 110 |
| Looking after home or family | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 34 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 82 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 43 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 1,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,613 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 | 2,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Primary School Upton Park Road , Forest Gate E7 8JY | 4out of 4 | 212 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Primary School Shaftesbury Road , Forest Gate E7 8PF | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 465 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Primary School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Cross Primary School Churston Avenue & Kirton Road , Plaistow E13 0RJ | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,095 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 | 2,120 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,446 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,612 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 | 2,066 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 655 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 746 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 848 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 1,029 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle Paradise Cafe | Unit 35, 232 - 236 Green Street | 46 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | Unit 35, 232 - 236 Green Street | 46 yd | |
| Rooster Piri Piri | Unit 4, 232 - 236 Green Street | 46 yd | |
| Mooboo | Unit 54, 232 - 236 Green Street | 46 yd | |
| Deshiwala | Unit 19, 249 - 251 Green Street | 50 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 487 yd | |
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 745 yd | |
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 762 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 786 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mona Foods Chaat House | 253 Green Street, Forest Gate | 10 yd | |
| Himalaya Express | 255 Green Street, Forest Gate | 10 yd | |
| Adnans Charcoal Grill | Unit 5, 232 - 236 Green Street | 46 yd | |
| NST Fuchka & Biryani House | Unit EU3 To EU4, 277A Green Street | 76 yd | |
| East Wok | Unit 58, 232 - 236 Green Street | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 346 - 352 Green Street, Upton Park | 451 yd | |
| Tesco | 326 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 483 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 487 yd | |
| Lidl | 374 - 378 Green Street, Upton Park | 528 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 330 yd | |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 374 yd | |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 692 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 894 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 1,028 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 | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.