High Road Leyton is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5EL is located in the Leyton 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 High Road Leyton, London, E10 5EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5JR, E10 5EP, E10 5EB, E10 5JS, E10 6QS, E10 5GW, E10 6QT, E10 6QE, E10 6QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 5EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 56.9% | 49.4% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 43.1% | 50.6% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 5EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 48.1% | 48% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 35.8% | 4.3% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 7.7% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 52% | 56.1% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 30.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 7.9% | -9.0% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 15.7% | 20.9% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 9.4% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.8% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 13.8% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 39.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 17.5% | 3.8% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45% 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 | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 13.2% | 10.1% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.3% | 3.7% | -5.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 8.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 1.0% | 7.9% |
| Other Black | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 41.6% | 45% | 3.4% | 81.4% | -36.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 50.5% 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 | 60.2% | 50.5% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 13% | 19.9% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 13.4% | 8.8% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 50.6% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 25.9% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 8% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.1% | 37.2% | -14.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 26.4% | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road Leyton was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Forest average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 477A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2009-10-09 | £704,031 |
| 469A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2007-04-13 | £1,294,672 |
| 471A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2007-04-13 | £715,152 |
| 479A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2002-02-20 | £669,231 |
| 479 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 1999-08-12 | £566,743 |
E10 5EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
E10 5EL area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% 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 5EL 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Unemployed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Education | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,483 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 | 3,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Junior School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | - not rated | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | - not rated | 623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 1,225 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 | 1,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,484 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 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,357 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 | 133 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 899 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Grill | 427-437 High Road Leyton | 1 yd | |
| Dheere Leyton Cafe | 461 High Road Leyton | 18 yd | |
| La Papy Cafe | 459 High Road | 46 yd | |
| MILKSHAKE KING | 442 High Road Leyton | 49 yd | |
| Hayow Cafe | 457 High Road Leyton | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 400 yd | |
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 645 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 721 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 885 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 454 High Road Leyton | 102 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 476 High Road Leyton | 148 yd | |
| Dreamhouse Records | 177 Francis Road | 389 yd | |
| Flame and Frappe | 38 Oliver Road | 445 yd | |
| Pizza on Demand | 206 Francis Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 405 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 487 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 488 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 558 yd |
| Feel Good Too Centre (Ive Farm) IVE FARM PLAYING FIELDS IVE FARM PLAYING FIELDS IVE FARM LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Leighton Bus Garage Ruckholt Road | 1,066 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.3% |
| 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 | 1.3% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.