Tennyson Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5JS 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 Tennyson Road, London, E10 5JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5EB, E10 5JR, E10 5EL, E10 5EP, E10 5ER, E10 5EF, E10 6QA, E10 5EA, E10 5GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 5JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 51.7% | 47.5% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 52.5% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 5JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 47.4% | 54.9% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 33.1% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 4.7% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 52.4% | 55.9% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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.
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 16.8% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 10.1% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 44% | 22.5% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 17.1% | 2.8% | -14.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.5% 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 | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% | 12.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 9.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 5.8% | -5.2% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 46.2% | 52.5% | 6.3% | 81.4% | -28.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 58.2% 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 | 56% | 58.2% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| European Union | 21.7% | 18.9% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 12.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 5.8% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 8.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54% | 58.3% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 20.6% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 7.7% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 4.7% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.8% | 37.2% | -8.4% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Road was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Tennyson Road has the lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 5th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Tennyson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £779,000 | 2024-09-30 | £808,222 |
| 3A Tennyson Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-16 | £367,482 |
| 6 Tennyson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £628,500 | 2020-01-19 | £761,006 |
| 3 Tennyson Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-06-08 | £384,029 |
| 1 Tennyson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2018-01-15 | £767,377 |
E10 5JS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Other | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,355 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 | 3,384 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 | 363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy 190 Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | 4out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Marsh Lane , E10 7BL | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 887 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,019 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 | 1,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,313 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 347 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,355 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,541 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 | 355 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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 | 95 yd | |
| Dheere Leyton Cafe | 461 High Road Leyton | 109 yd | |
| La Papy Cafe | 459 High Road | 134 yd | |
| Hayow Cafe | 457 High Road Leyton | 144 yd | |
| MILKSHAKE KING | 442 High Road Leyton | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 477 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 696 yd | |
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 729 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken | 476 High Road Leyton | 156 yd | |
| Fortune House | 454 High Road Leyton | 194 yd | |
| Flame and Frappe | 38 Oliver Road | 440 yd | |
| Dreamhouse Records | 177 Francis Road | 468 yd | |
| Pizza on Demand | 206 Francis Road | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 483 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 729 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 412 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 412 yd | |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 583 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 | 713 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 850 yd | |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.