Stork Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 9HR 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 Stork Road, London, E7 9HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 4JZ, E7 9HT, E15 4LA, E15 4JY, E7 9HW, E7 9HN, E7 9HS, E7 9HP, E7 9JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 9HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 52.8% | 53.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.5% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 9HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.9% 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 | 56.1% | 50.9% | -5.2% | 37.9% | 13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.3% | 34.4% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.8%) 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 | 53.8% | 44.6% | -9.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 42.2% | 15.4% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 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.
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 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 21.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 8.6% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 7.7% | -6.8% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 47.2% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.1% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.2% 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 | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9% | 5.5% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 8.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 31.8% | 46.2% | 14.4% | 81.4% | -35.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.1% | -8.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 45.4% | 38.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 34.7% | 19.6% | 6.1% | 28.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 18.3% | 8.2% | -10.1% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 11.7% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.2% 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 | 44.3% | 38.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 30.2% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.1% | 17% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 14.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 8.2% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 6.1% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.1% | 76.7% | -21.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 16.1% | 0.9% | 15.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 14.4% | 6.0% | 8.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stork Road was 46.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Stork Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Stork Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £583,000 | 2024-03-06 | £522,224 |
| 5B Stork Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-10-26 | £259,376 |
| 2A Stork Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-08-10 | £275,582 |
| 33 Stork Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2022-04-11 | £459,032 |
| 33 Stork Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2021-10-07 | £414,649 |
E7 9HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 9HR 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 76 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Infant School Eleanor Road , E15 4AB | - not rated | 168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | - not rated | 494 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 4out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 523 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | - not rated | 523 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 742 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,118 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,467 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,470 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,704 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,993 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 | 3,141 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurney School Knox Road , Forest Gate E7 9HW | - not rated | 108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 615 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School Block F, Tennyson Road , Forest Gate E15 4DR | - not rated | 797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 195 Vicarage Lane , E15 4HJ | - not rated | 876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Compass Group UK & Ireland | Cafe, Atherton Leisure Centre | 280 yd | |
| Clapton Football Club | Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 411 yd | |
| JB Coffee And Gourmet | 37 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 550 yd | |
| VIP Cafe | 75 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 558 yd | |
| Buzz Cafe - Starbucks | University Of East London Stratford Campus, Water Lane | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 722 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 733 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 864 yd | |
| O12 Bar And Grill | The Q Building, 108 - 110 The Grove | 1,017 yd | |
| The Golden Grove | Golden Grove Public House, 146-148 The Grove | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 524 yd | |
| Filifiesta / Flame Grill | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 524 yd | |
| Crave Joint | 183 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 524 yd | |
| Strs Hut | 35 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 546 yd | |
| Basil Pizza / Manifesto - Stratford | 41 Vicarage Lane, Stratford | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 284 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 442 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 908 yd | |
| Morrisons | 15 The Grove, Stratford | 976 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 294 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 576 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 702 yd |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 724 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 885 yd | |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 906 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 957 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 40.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.