Knox Road is in London and in Newham district. E7 9JS 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 9JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9LA, E7 9JP, E7 9JY, E7 9JR, E7 9JT, E7 9LL, E7 9JZ, E7 9LJ, E7 9JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E7 9JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 44% | 38.2% | -5.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.9% | 46.1% | 14.2% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 5.1% | -9.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 33.6% | 44% | 10.4% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 12.4% | 5.8% | -6.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 7.4% | 2.5% | -4.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 34.4% | 22.5% | -11.9% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 10.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 4.3% | 11.5% | 7.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 39% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 16.7% | 2.8% | -13.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.4% 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 | 15.9% | 31.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 30.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 12.4% | 12.8% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 32.4% | 16.4% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -65.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 47.1% 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 | 51.6% | 47.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 9.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 31.8% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 26.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.3% 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 | 51% | 46.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 35.3% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 25.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.3% | 6.9% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 7.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 3.6% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 28.8% | 46.2% | -17.4% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 50.7% | 6.5% | 44.2% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knox Road was 561.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 267.1% higher than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knox Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 30th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 160.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 127.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Knox Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2013-08-30 | £711,082 |
| 43D Knox Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2010-09-24 | £414,255 |
| 72 Knox Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2006-09-15 | £598,687 |
The percentage of student residents living in E7 9JS 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 | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 699 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 | 1,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,938 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 | 335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Odessa Infant School Wellington Road , E7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 625 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 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 799 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,692 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,845 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,094 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 | 3,119 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,252 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 | 1,391 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,798 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 | 179 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,130 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 311 yd | |
| Bobashop Ltd | 88B Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 351 yd | |
| Eastern Palace | 278 Romford Road, Forest Gate | 365 yd | |
| Curry In A Box | 90A Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 368 yd | |
| Kaspas | 88 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 408 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 417 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 357 yd | |
| Filifiesta / Flame Grill | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 357 yd | |
| Crave Joint | 183 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 357 yd | |
| Tasty Vybz | 26 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 370 yd | |
| Gallo Peri Peri | 50 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 481 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 628 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 734 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 462 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 626 yd | |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 641 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 675 yd |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 701 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 724 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 741 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 | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.