Upton Lane is in London and in Newham district. E7 9PR is located in the Green Street West 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 9PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9PP, E7 9PN, E7 9LQ, E7 9PL, E7 9NP, E7 9PJ, E7 9PW, E7 9NW, E7 9LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E7 9PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.5% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 9PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 45.6% | 42.2% | -3.4% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.9% | 25% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -19.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 17.2% | 6.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.3% | 35.3% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -13.1% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.9% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 19% | 23.4% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around E7 9PR this area, 29% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 29% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 10.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 7.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.7% | 8.7% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 29% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| Other | 17% | 6.3% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.3% 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 | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 20.3% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 17.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 9.5% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 8.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 35.6% | 33.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -48.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 43.3% | 46.6% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 13.7% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 15.1% | -11.3% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 5.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.8% 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 | 42.3% | 47.6% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 40.8% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 31.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.4% | 3% | -29.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upton Lane was 289.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 107.6% higher than the Green Street West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upton Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Green Street West and the 93rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 134.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289A Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2024-08-28 | £317,458 |
| 283 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-12-02 | £658,515 |
| 289A Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2019-08-16 | £300,772 |
| Flat A 289 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2015-06-12 | £252,382 |
| Flat A 289 Upton Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £149,995 | 2007-09-21 | £210,423 |
The percentage of retired residents living in E7 9PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 972 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,183 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 | 1,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,468 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 | 146 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9PN | - not rated | 146 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's RC Junior School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9QB | - not rated | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Infant School Upton Avenue , Forest Gate E7 9QB | - not rated | 307 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmhurst Infant School Upton Park Road , E7 9PG | - not rated | 315 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 49 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford School Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | - not rated | 49 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 261 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 | 455 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,088 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 | 1,838 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 | 2,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,640 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 | 2,683 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 | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,075 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,628 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 | 485 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney School Knox Road , Forest Gate E7 9HW | - not rated | 562 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Leaf School 362 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8BS | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Independent School Welfare Road , 1c Maryland Park E15 4HT | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 195 Vicarage Lane , E15 4HJ | - not rated | 1,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clapton Football Club | Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 120 yd | |
| Sher A Coffee | 353 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 324 yd | |
| Crunchys | 128 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 345 yd | |
| MBR Aashish Chinese | 118 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 345 yd | |
| Bloom Cafe | 80 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hudson Bay | Hudson Bay, 1 - 5 Upton Lane | 573 yd | |
| Silver Avenue | 19 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 599 yd | |
| The Lamb Public House | The Lamb, 85 Pelly Road | 857 yd | |
| Plaistow Park Community Centre | 63 Queens Road West, Plaistow | 971 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Evangelists | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 147 yd | |
| Filifiesta / Flame Grill | 173 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 147 yd | |
| Crave Joint | 183 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 147 yd | |
| Perfect Pizza | 132 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 345 yd | |
| Al Farooq Kebabish | 84 Upton Lane, Forest Gate | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland - Woodgrange | 4 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 756 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 165 - 167 Romford Road, Stratford | 786 yd | |
| Tesco | 122 Romford Road, Stratford | 919 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 967 yd | |
| Tesco | 346 - 352 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spotted Dog Ground UPTON LANE | grass pitches | 153 yd |
| Saint Bonaventure'S School BOLEYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 245 yd |
| West Ham Park PARK OFFICE PARK OFFICE UPTON LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 277 yd |
| Elmhurst Primary School UPTON PARK ROAD | 414 yd | |
| St Angelas Ursuline School ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Stratford School Academy STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY STRATFORD SCHOOL ACADEMY GROSVENOR ROAD | 592 yd | |
| Atherton Leisure Centre ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 993 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 | 71.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 64.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.4% |
| 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 | 62.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.