Knox Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 9HP 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 Knox Road, London, E7 9HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9JX, E7 9HU, E7 9JY, E7 9HT, E7 9LA, E7 9HW, E7 9HX, E7 9JS, E7 9HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E7 9HP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.8% | 50% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 43.2% | 40.5% | -2.7% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 47.9% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (90.4%) 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 | 57.9% | 58.1% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 13.1% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 46.3% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 16.3% | 5.1% | -11.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.3% 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 | 21.7% | 28.1% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 27.0% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 32.3% | 35.3% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -46.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 43.9% 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 | 52.4% | 43.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -39.3% |
| European Union | 12.6% | 20.4% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.3% | 17.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% 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 | 50% | 44.1% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -39.1% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 25.1% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 13.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 11.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 3.2% | -18.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 32.7% | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knox Road was 59.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.4% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Knox Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 189th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Knox Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2024-04-03 | £248,204 |
| 64 Knox Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2024-03-08 | £566,858 |
| 33 Knox Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2019-09-30 | £697,183 |
| 33 Knox Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2017-08-16 | £732,649 |
| 42 Knox Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2017-02-10 | £696,275 |
E7 9HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9HP 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 | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 847 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 | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 340 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Odessa Infant School Wellington Road , E7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 601 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,846 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,116 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 | 3,204 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 | 3,235 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 | 1,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,736 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 | 309 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 576 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapton Football Club | Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 352 yd | |
| Costa Compass Group UK & Ireland | Cafe, Atherton Leisure Centre | 354 yd | |
| Bobashop Ltd | 88B Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 502 yd | |
| Eastern Palace | 278 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 513 yd | |
| Curry In A Box | 90A Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 568 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 577 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 440 yd | |
| Filifiesta / Flame Grill | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 440 yd | |
| Crave Joint | 183 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 440 yd | |
| Lahori Zaiqa | 297B Romford Road, Forest Gate | 518 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 132 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 357 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 576 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 630 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 753 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 333 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 353 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 613 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 695 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 736 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 817 yd |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 834 yd | |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 843 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 | 75.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.