Buckingham Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5GS is located in the Leyton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 2009-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Buckingham Road, London, E10 5GS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5LF, E10 5NY, E10 5NF, E10 5NE, E10 5NG, E10 5LE, E10 5QW, E10 5NZ, E10 5NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 5GS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 44.5% | 50% | 5.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 55.5% | 50% | -5.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5GS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.9% 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 | 53% | 55.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 18.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 31.4% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 9.3% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.2%) 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 | 50.4% | 63.4% | 13.0% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 28.8% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 5.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 5GS this area, 8.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 68.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 8.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 2.4% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 68.1% | 25.6% | 33.8% | 34.3% |
| Other | 18.8% | 3.4% | -15.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63% 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 | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 48.4% | 63% | 14.6% | 81.4% | -18.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 53.1% 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 | 35.8% | 53.1% | 17.3% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| European Union | 24.9% | 20.8% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 4.1% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 13.1% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 35.4% | 53.3% | 17.9% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 15.9% | 24.2% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.3% | 7% | -11.3% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 5.7% | -9.0% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.5% | 76.7% | -18.2% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Central Asia | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 13.6% | 6.5% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buckingham Road was 162.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% higher than the Cathall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buckingham Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cathall and the 128th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mcfadden Court, 25 Buckingham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-11-21 | £412,130 |
| 32 Mcfadden Court, 25 Buckingham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-11-06 | £314,004 |
| 29 Mcfadden Court, 25 Buckingham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-10-07 | £384,189 |
| 19 Mcfadden Court, 25 Buckingham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2025-09-19 | £396,734 |
| 38 Mcfadden Court, 25 Buckingham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-04-03 | £446,211 |
E10 5GS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 56 |
| Construction | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,640 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 | 2,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,046 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 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Junior School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Mead Junior School Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | - not rated | 904 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 964 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,268 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 1,508 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 | 2,121 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,619 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 | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,847 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 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,024 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 2,840 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 | 595 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Orient Restaurant & Bars | Leyton Orient Football Club, Brisbane Road | 96 yd | |
| MANJAROS | 355-357 High Road | 199 yd | |
| Wood and Flames | Ground Floor, 371 High Road Leyton | 233 yd | |
| KAMU Streetfood at The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 235 yd | |
| Cafe Mondial | 367 High Road Leyton | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 235 yd | |
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 305 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 813 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 832 yd | |
| The Birkbeck Tavern | The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Doughnuts | 353 High Road | 203 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | 306 High Road Leyton | 236 yd | |
| Orient Kebab House | 288 High Road Leyton | 247 yd | |
| Boba Coma | 296 High Road | 247 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 271 High Road Leyton | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 232 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 305 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 582 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 79 yd |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 202 yd |
| Leighton Bus Garage Ruckholt Road | 504 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Lee Valley Hockey And Tennis Centre LEADMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 762 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 | 811 yd |
| Lee Valley Sports Centre (Closed) Quarter Mile Lane | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 1,037 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 1,037 yd | |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.