Goldsmith Road is in Leyton, London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5HD is located in the Leyton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Goldsmith Road, Leyton, London, E10 5HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5JN, E10 5EX, E10 5EY, E10 7BF, E10 5JD, E10 7BZ, E10 5HY, E10 5JE, E10 7AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E10 5HD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 5HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 48.7% | 53.4% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 33.8% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 43.7% | 55.9% | 12.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 30.9% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.3% | 18.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 12.3% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 41.2% | 16.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 11.5% | 3.4% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 14.8% | 8.9% | -5.9% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 6.2% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 3.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.3% | 12.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 11.1% |
| Other Black | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 34.9% | 43.4% | 8.5% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 0.6% | -3.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 11.9% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 10.3% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 52.5% | 54.5% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 19.6% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 7.9% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 7% | -6.0% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 54.7% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 24.6% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 5.1% | -6.6% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 4.9% | -18.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 28.1% | 6.5% | 21.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Goldsmith Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Cathall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Goldsmith Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cathall and the 119th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Elmwood Court, 112 Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-05-23 | £225,000 |
| Flat 12 Elmwood Court, 112 Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-02-22 | £281,461 |
| Flat 5 Elmwood Court, 112 Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-11-26 | £275,897 |
| Flat 6 Elmwood Court, 112 Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-11-28 | £314,360 |
| Flat 11 Elmwood Court, 112 Goldsmith Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2019-05-23 | £298,328 |
E10 5HD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E10 5HD 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 | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,580 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,623 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 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 96 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy 190 Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Marsh Lane , E10 7BL | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 478 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,671 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,487 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 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,915 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 | 832 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam's Cafe | 221 Church Road | 262 yd | |
| Pepe Rosso | 160 Church Road | 274 yd | |
| Kukoolala Cafe | The Cottage Eton Manor Sports Club, 3 Marsh Lane | 513 yd | |
| The Clock Cafe | 379 Church Road | 535 yd | |
| Mola Break | 477a High Road Leyton | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 825 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 841 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty African Food | 272 Church Road | 460 yd | |
| Crown Chicken & Pizza Takeaway | 274 Church Road | 460 yd | |
| Evolution Bay / Annie's | 177 Capworth Street | 509 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 377 Church Road | 535 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 476 High Road Leyton | 580 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 890 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 976 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 1,011 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 401 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 401 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 | 489 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 620 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 807 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.