Tower Hamlets Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 9BZ 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 Tower Hamlets Road, London, E7 9BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9DA, E7 9DE, E7 9BY, E7 9BU, E7 9BQ, E7 9BH, E7 9DB, E7 9BE, E7 9DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 9BZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 55.2% | 52.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 44.8% | 47.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 9BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 55.3% | 55.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 29.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 43.3% | 47.4% | 4.1% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 13% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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 | 21.5% | 17.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 6.6% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 36.7% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 10.2% | 2.8% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37% 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 | 15.6% | 10.4% | -5.2% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 15.6% | 15.3% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 29.4% | 37% | 7.6% | 81.4% | -44.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 58.9% | 52.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 8.7% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 52.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 27.3% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 4.3% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 21.8% | 6.5% | 15.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Hamlets Road was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% higher than the Forest Gate North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tower Hamlets Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Forest Gate North and the 262nd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A Tower Hamlets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-13 | £527,473 |
| 62 Tower Hamlets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-09-14 | £505,765 |
| 48 Tower Hamlets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-03-28 | £513,064 |
| 48 Tower Hamlets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2016-02-19 | £495,894 |
| 36 Tower Hamlets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2014-04-14 | £556,522 |
E7 9BZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9BZ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Self-Employed | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Unemployed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 822 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,260 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 | 1,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Odessa Infant School Wellington Road , E7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 580 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Catholic Primary School Maryland Park , Stratford E15 1HD | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 573 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,519 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 | 1,833 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,562 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,618 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 | 3,701 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 | 845 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,118 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 | 615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aromas Restaurant | 172 Forest Lane, Forest Gate | 369 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 180 Forest Lane, Forest Gate | 369 yd | |
| Brasa Ltd | 61 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 544 yd | |
| Tasty Treats Tasty Ltd | 1 - 2 Railway Station Bridge, Woodgrange Road | 556 yd | |
| Connies Special Authentic Ghanaian | Unit 6, 85 - 87 Woodgrange Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 369 yd | |
| The Wanstead Tap Ltd | Arch 352, Winchelsea Road | 697 yd | |
| The Holly Tree Public House | 141 Dames Road | 794 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 855 yd | |
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Peri Peri | 55 Field Road, Forest Gate | 219 yd | |
| YoYo | 55 Field Road, Forest Gate | 219 yd | |
| Stone Pizza | 55 Field Road, Forest Gate | 219 yd | |
| Tropical Tree Takeaway | 64 Field Road, Forest Gate | 305 yd | |
| Odessa Tandoori | 159 Odessa Road, Forest Gate | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 605 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 651 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 729 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 890 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 516 yd | |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 684 yd |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 924 yd | |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 969 yd | |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 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 | 98.0% |
| 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 | 159.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.