Capworth Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5GY is located in the Forest electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capworth Street, London, E10 5GY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5GX, E10 5AF, E10 5AG, E10 5AD, E10 5DE, E10 6AH, E10 7HA, E10 5AH, E10 5AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E10 5GY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.4% | 54.8% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 45.2% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 5GY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 40.8% | 53.2% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.6% | 35.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 6% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 8% | 2.5% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 43.1% | 48.7% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 37.2% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 8.6% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 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 5GY this area, 9.2% 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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 9.2% | -25.0% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 18.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 45% | 26.5% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 10.4% | 5.7% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.3% 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 | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 20% | 20.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 17.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 9.1% | 1.3% | -7.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 30% | 42.3% | 12.3% | 81.4% | -39.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 54.2% | 58.4% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 14.4% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 17.5% | 12.3% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.6% | 58.2% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 32.7% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 1.1% | -9.8% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.8% | 1.3% | -27.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.5% | 76.7% | 3.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 8% | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 35.1% | 46.2% | -11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 31.9% | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capworth Street was 224.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 130.3% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Capworth Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Forest and the 78th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.5%.

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 3 Clematis House, 21 Capworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,000 | 2025-08-07 | £281,068 |
| Flat 14 Clematis House, 21 Capworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-11-29 | £122,616 |
| Flat 2 Clematis House, 21 Capworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-09-30 | £296,191 |
| Flat 23 Clematis House, 21 Capworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £404,400 | 2023-08-29 | £410,171 |
| Flat 22 Clematis House, 21 Capworth Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,500 | 2023-07-28 | £111,411 |
E10 5GY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5GY 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 5GY 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 | 113 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaumont School Burchell Road , Leyton E10 5AZ | - not rated | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Junior School Canterbury Road , E10 6EJ | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 985 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 1,423 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 | 654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,787 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,895 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 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,344 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | - not rated | 369 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 430 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 430 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobeen | 725 High Road Leyton | 127 yd | |
| Shish Mahal Diners Club | 815 High Road Leyton | 129 yd | |
| Junglees Burgers Leyton | 812 High Road Leyton | 167 yd | |
| Kukkdi At William the Fourth | 816 High Road Leyton | 167 yd | |
| Cottage Cafe | 770 High Road Leyton | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 165 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 167 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 453 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 755 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestersway Chicken & Pizza | 773 High Road | 67 yd | |
| BBQ Xpress | 826 High Road Leyton | 167 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 814 High Road Leyton | 167 yd | |
| High Fry Fish Bar | 820 High Road Leyton | 167 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 728 High Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 129 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 280 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 708 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 73 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 76 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 323 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 373 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 677 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 677 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.