Thornhill Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5LL 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 Thornhill Road, London, E10 5LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5LS, E10 5LR, E10 5LP, E10 5LU, E10 5LD, E10 5LZ, E10 5NZ, E10 5LT, E10 5JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 5LL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5LL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 54.9% | 46.7% | -8.2% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 39.6% | 9.1% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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%) 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 | 46.4% | 49.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 36.5% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 16.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 10.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 13.7% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 46.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 14.7% | 4.1% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.6% 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% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 19.2% | 21.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 47.7% | 44.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -36.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 48% | 54% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 17.5% | 18% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 5.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.9% | 12% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.6% | 7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| Oceania | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 46.7% | 53.8% | 7.1% | 83.2% | -29.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 30.6% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 1.7% | -23.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornhill Road was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Cathall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornhill Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Cathall and the 191st lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £792,500 | 2025-09-22 | £777,004 |
| Flat C 48 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-05-07 | £337,715 |
| 32 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-01-31 | £887,946 |
| 54 Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-05-24 | £485,740 |
| 54A Thornhill Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-06-16 | £387,267 |
E10 5LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 5LL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E10 5LL 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,772 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 | 3,087 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 | 542 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Mead Junior School Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Junior School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 1,470 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 | 1,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,907 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 | 3,178 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,279 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,582 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 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,108 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 | 415 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 598 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 974 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orient Lounge | 389 High Road | 248 yd | |
| Indulgence | 382 High Road | 255 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza Leyton/Flame Inn | 372-374 High Road | 257 yd | |
| KAMU Streetfood at The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 266 yd | |
| Cafe Mondial | 367 High Road Leyton | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 266 yd | |
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 502 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 936 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 1,059 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame and Frappe | 38 Oliver Road | 157 yd | |
| Fortune House | 454 High Road Leyton | 301 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts | 353 High Road | 319 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | 306 High Road Leyton | 362 yd | |
| Boba Coma | 296 High Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 269 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 502 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 217 yd |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 232 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 | 614 yd |
| Leighton Bus Garage Ruckholt Road | 740 yd | |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 763 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 763 yd | |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 914 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 171.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.