Villiers Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5HJ 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 Villiers Close, London, E10 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 7BN, E10 5HH, E10 7BU, E10 7BH, E10 7DE, E10 5HQ, E10 7BT, E10 5HW, E10 5HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E10 5HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 49.3% | 53.4% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 46.6% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 5HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 36.1% | 48.1% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 36.3% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12% | 6.4% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.7% | 44.9% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 2.6% | -4.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 5HJ this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.4% | 28.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 23.5% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 13.9% | 2.7% | -11.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.3% 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 | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 9.2% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 15.9% | 12.3% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 39.7% | 40.3% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -41.1% |
| Arab | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 54.2% | 60.5% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 11.3% | 11.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Africa | 15.7% | 7.5% | -8.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.2% | 60.5% | 8.3% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 31.9% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 1.6% | -8.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 2.9% | -27.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.9% | 37.2% | -19.3% |
| Christian | 29.5% | 46.2% | -16.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 39.4% | 6.5% | 32.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Villiers Close was 125.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.2% higher than the Cathall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Villiers Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cathall and the 207th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Villiers Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-06-24 | £326,825 |
| 92 Villiers Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-10 | £368,129 |
| 88 Villiers Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-04-09 | £333,099 |
| 81 Villiers Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2017-04-07 | £293,953 |
| 81 Villiers Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2015-06-17 | £258,937 |
The percentage of student residents living in E10 5HJ 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 | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,553 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 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Mead Junior School Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | - not rated | 130 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Marsh Lane , E10 7BL | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy 190 Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,534 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 | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,814 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,397 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 | 707 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,403 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 726 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe Rosso | 160 Church Road | 87 yd | |
| Kukoolala Cafe | The Cottage Eton Manor Sports Club, 3 Marsh Lane | 295 yd | |
| Sam's Cafe | 221 Church Road | 363 yd | |
| Road 9 at Eurostar | Temple Mills Materials Depot, 2 Orient Way | 587 yd | |
| Sahara Grill | 427-437 High Road Leyton | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 837 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 857 yd | |
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 1,070 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame and Frappe | 38 Oliver Road | 443 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 272 Church Road | 562 yd | |
| Crown Chicken & Pizza Takeaway | 274 Church Road | 562 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 377 Church Road | 686 yd | |
| Fortune House | 454 High Road Leyton | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 840 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 982 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feel Good Too Centre (Ive Farm) IVE FARM PLAYING FIELDS IVE FARM PLAYING FIELDS IVE FARM LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 136 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 366 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 620 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 726 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 726 yd | |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 977 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 | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 400 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.