Kings Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5AT is located in the Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kings Close, London, E10 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5BA, E10 5AX, E10 5AY, E10 5BB, E10 5AZ, E10 5AS, E10 5DB, E10 5DT, E10 5BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E10 5AT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.9% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.1% | 2.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around E10 5AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.7% 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 | 40.8% | 51.7% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 34.7% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 46.8% | 53.6% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 31.7% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 E10 5AT this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.8% | 32.3% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.6% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 17.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 21.1% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.8% 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 | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 13.6% | 12.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 23.2% | 22% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 19.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 9.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 8.9% | 2.7% | -6.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 28.1% | 19.8% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -61.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 9.8% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 57.4% | 60.2% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 18.3% | 14.5% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 10.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 60% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 32.8% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 23.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 2.2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.7% | 1.1% | -28.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.8% | 37.2% | -25.4% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 34.4% | 6.5% | 27.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 5.1% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 11.4% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Close was 122.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kings Close has the 28th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 209th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 6 Staton Court, 8 Beaumont Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-25 | £363,596 |
| Flat 15 Staton Court, 8 Beaumont Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-04-12 | £344,082 |
| Flat 11 Staton Court, 8 Beaumont Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2014-03-31 | £321,178 |
| Flat 11 Staton Court, 8 Beaumont Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2003-12-19 | £298,172 |
| Flat 2 Staton Court, 8 Beaumont Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2002-03-15 | £298,000 |
E10 5AT area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E10 5AT 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,434 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy 190 Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,587 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 892 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian Cafe | 536 Lea Bridge Road | 396 yd | |
| Heart & Soul | 512 Lea Bridge Road | 409 yd | |
| SOSSO Charcoal Meze and Fish Bar | 522 Lea Bridge Road | 409 yd | |
| Mauritius Delight | 595 High Road Leyton | 460 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe | 627 High Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 479 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 650 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 650 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evolution Bay / Annie's | 177 Capworth Street | 152 yd | |
| Temisan's Kitchen | 642 High Road | 497 yd | |
| Pizza & Chicken House | 662 High Road Leyton | 512 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 692 High Road Leyton | 512 yd | |
| Dixy Original | 686 High Road Leyton | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 569 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 608 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 950 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 225 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 225 yd | |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 578 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 595 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 910 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.