Norwich Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 9JH 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 Norwich Road, London, E7 9JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9JJ, E7 9AR, E7 9JL, E7 9AG, E7 9AF, E7 9HG, E7 9AE, E7 9HL, E7 9AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E7 9JH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 44.6% | 48.5% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 55.4% | 51.5% | -3.9% | 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 9JH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 53.9% | 48.9% | -5.0% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 40.8% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 46.5% | 52.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 36% | 32.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.6% | 19% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.6% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 40.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 15.6% | 2.6% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.6% 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 | 23.7% | 25.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 24.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 4.6% | -5.0% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 26% | 21.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -59.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 45.5% 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 | 42.6% | 45.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 13% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 10.9% | 9.2% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.2% | 25.4% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 19.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.1% 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 | 41.7% | 45.7% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -37.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 30.1% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 13% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 4.8% | -10.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 6.4% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.5% | 37.2% | -22.7% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 36.9% | 6.5% | 30.4% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norwich Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Forest Gate North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8B Norwich Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-25 | £329,320 |
| 4 Norwich Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2017-09-19 | £1,048,724 |
| 8B Norwich Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2017-08-24 | £373,466 |
| 2B Norwich Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-12-09 | £378,244 |
| 6A Norwich Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £521,000 | 2016-11-25 | £552,796 |
E7 9JH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,572 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 | 1,594 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,918 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 | 77 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Odessa Infant School Wellington Road , E7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | 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 | 485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 889 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 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 1,762 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,375 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 | 3,387 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,453 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,186 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,771 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,465 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 | 261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 641 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,080 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayans Grill And Catering | 311 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 350 yd | |
| Ronak Restaurant | 317 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 350 yd | |
| Aromas Restaurant | 172 Forest Lane, Forest Gate | 351 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 180 Forest Lane, Forest Gate | 351 yd | |
| Candy Floss Crepeire | Ground Floor, 315 Romford Road | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 351 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 544 yd | |
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 557 yd | |
| The Wanstead Tap Ltd | Arch 352, Winchelsea Road | 996 yd | |
| The Holly Tree Public House | 141 Dames Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahori Zaiqa | 297B Romford Road, Forest Gate | 350 yd | |
| Go Peri Peri | 55 Field Road, Forest Gate | 391 yd | |
| YoYo | 55 Field Road, Forest Gate | 391 yd | |
| Stone Pizza | 55 Field Road, Forest Gate | 391 yd | |
| KFC | 31 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 464 yd | |
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 470 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 490 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 767 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 410 yd | |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 421 yd |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 450 yd |
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 665 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 942 yd | |
| Sarah Bonnell School DEANERY ROAD | tennis courts | 972 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.