Upton Lane is in London and in Newham district. E7 9NP 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 Upton Lane, London, E7 9NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9LQ, E7 9NT, E7 9PL, E7 9LG, E7 9NW, E7 9PR, E7 9PJ, E7 9LD, E7 9ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E7 9NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 9NP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 41.2% | 44.1% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 43.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.3% | 45.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 39.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 11.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 20.7% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 37% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.7% 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 | 22.2% | 29.8% | 7.6% | 1.1% | 28.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 13.6% | 8.6% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 2.9% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 13.6% | 7.5% | -6.1% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 5.5% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 24.8% | 33.7% | 8.9% | 81.4% | -47.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 15.9% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.9% | 20.5% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 14.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.1% | 51.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.2% | 28.4% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 8.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.2% | 2.2% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.2% | 76.7% | -16.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.3% | 37.2% | -20.9% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 40.5% | 6.5% | 34.0% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Lane was 18.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Upton Lane has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 23rd lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 29 Upton Heights, 214 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-02-18 | £196,238 |
| Flat 20 Upton Heights, 214 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2024-01-12 | £281,087 |
| Flat 11 Upton Heights, 214 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-20 | £235,952 |
| Flat 43 Upton Heights, 214 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-09-15 | £297,203 |
| Flat 31 Upton Heights, 214 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-08-18 | £258,695 |
E7 9NP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 871 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 | 1,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Park Primary School, Mathews Park Avenue , E15 4AE | 3out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Earlham Primary School Earlham Grove , Forest Gate E7 9AW | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Primary School Upton Park Road , Forest Gate E7 8JY | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Selwyn Road , E13 0ES | 4out of 4 | 784 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 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 502 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 | 591 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 974 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 | 1,697 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,871 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 | 2,908 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,110 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 | 1,348 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,721 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Azhar Academy Girls School 235a Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 9HL | - not rated | 454 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,454 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 | 5 yd | |
| Crunchys | 128 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 306 yd | |
| MBR Aashish Chinese | 118 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 306 yd | |
| Bloom Cafe | 80 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 306 yd | |
| Cookies And Cream - Basement | 80 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 499 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 523 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 931 yd | |
| The Lamb Public House | The Lamb, 85 Pelly Road | 967 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 125 yd | |
| Filifiesta / Flame Grill | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 125 yd | |
| Crave Joint | 183 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 125 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 132 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 306 yd | |
| Al Farooq Kebabish | 84 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 664 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 842 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 52 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 364 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 369 yd |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 497 yd | |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 601 yd | |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 884 yd | |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 998 yd |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 197.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 158.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.