Earlham Grove is in London and in Newham district. E7 9AB is located in the Forest Gate South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 0EL, E7 9BB, E7 9AS, E7 0QH, E7 9AD, E7 8BA, E7 9AT, E7 0EN, E7 9AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 9AB is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 50.8% | 46% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 49.2% | 54% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 9AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 51.4% | 52% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 36.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 35.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 10.1% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 27.9% | 10.1% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 41% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 23.1% | 1.7% | -21.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.3% 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 | 22.7% | 27.2% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 26.1% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 10.9% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 12.8% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 10.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 2.3% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 33.8% | 34.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -47.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 48.7% 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 | 43.5% | 48.7% | 5.2% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| European Union | 16.5% | 17.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 20.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 1.5% | -4.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.5% 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 | 42.7% | 48.7% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -34.5% |
| 10+ Years | 11.9% | 27.5% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15% | 9.8% | -5.2% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.3% | 6% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.8% | 37.2% | -21.4% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 38.9% | 6.5% | 32.4% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Earlham Grove was 1094.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 1004.2% higher than the Forest Gate North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Earlham Grove has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Forest Gate North and the 13th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 267.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 189.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durning Hall Earlham Grove, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,375,000 | 2024-11-08 | £5,315,993 |
| 195 Earlham Grove, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,500 | 2006-03-14 | £978,548 |
E7 9AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
E7 9AB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E7 9AB 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 | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 340 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,510 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,851 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 | 1,915 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 | 247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgrange Infant School Sebert Road , E7 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Junior School Cranmer Road , Forest Gate E7 0JW | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 123 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 2,124 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,263 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 | 3,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,762 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 | 1,105 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 410 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasa Ltd | 61 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 77 yd | |
| The Open Gate Cafe | 6 - 8 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 124 yd | |
| Tasty Treats Tasty Ltd | 1 - 2 Railway Station Bridge, Woodgrange Road | 125 yd | |
| Aromas Restaurant | 172 Forest Lane, Forest Gate | 130 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 180 Forest Lane, Forest Gate | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 130 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 466 yd | |
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 493 yd | |
| The Wanstead Tap Ltd | Arch 352, Winchelsea Road | 851 yd | |
| The Holly Tree Public House | 141 Dames Road | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moon House | 56 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 124 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 60 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 124 yd | |
| Pizza Klub Grill House | 50 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 124 yd | |
| KFC | 31 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 154 yd | |
| Papas Chicken | 37A Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 124 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 295 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 48 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 150 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 873 yd | |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Wanstead Flats (Capel Road) CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.