High Road Leyton is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5QN 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 High Road Leyton, London, E10 5QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5PE, E10 5PW, E10 5NN, E10 5RJ, E10 5RB, E10 5QZ, E10 5RH, E10 5NQ, E10 5QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 5QN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 44.5% | 48.9% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 55.5% | 51.1% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 5QN, 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 | 53% | 53.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 33.2% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 50.4% | 47.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 42.2% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 8.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 19.7% | 8.6% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 8.7% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 41.7% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 18.8% | 4.5% | -14.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 5.7% | 0.8% | -4.9% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 14.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 9% | 9.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 48.4% | 50.8% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.8% | 36.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| European Union | 24.9% | 29.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 8.3% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19% | 15% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 35.4% | 36.9% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -46.3% |
| 10+ Years | 15.9% | 24.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 18.3% | 19.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 16.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.7% | 10.2% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 8.6% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 5.2% | 0.4% | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 10.1% | 1.5% | 8.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road Leyton was 180.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.0% higher than the Cathall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Road Leyton has the 9th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cathall and the 112th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 265 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,500,000 | 2023-11-27 | £1,594,801 |
| Ground Floor Shop 301 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-06-23 | £403,194 |
| 301 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2023-06-23 | £2,864,802 |
| 269A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-03-05 | £359,291 |
| 271 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-04-21 | £675,810 |
E10 5QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 56 |
| Construction | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 30 |
| Information and communication | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy 190 Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | 4out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 2,370 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 | 2,042 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,594 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,086 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 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 516 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foleja Cafe | 289 High Road Leyton | 2 yd | |
| Cafe Anatolia | 277 High Road Leyton | 2 yd | |
| T Coffee Bar | 279 High Road Leyton | 13 yd | |
| Figo Restaurant | 264-268 High Road Leyton | 34 yd | |
| Shaketown/Sweet Cravings | 240-242 High Road | 76 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 2 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 260 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 540 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 622 yd | |
| The Birkbeck Tavern | The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road | 697 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 271 High Road Leyton | 2 yd | |
| KFC | 283 High Road Leyton | 2 yd | |
| Orient Kebab House | 288 High Road Leyton | 120 yd | |
| Boba Coma | 296 High Road | 123 yd | |
| Beyazfirin Patisserie | 224 High Road Leyton | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 2 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 255 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 476 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 297 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 500 yd |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 503 yd |
| Leighton Bus Garage Ruckholt Road | 665 yd | |
| Lee Valley Hockey And Tennis Centre LEADMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 908 yd |
| Lee Valley Sports Centre (Closed) Quarter Mile Lane | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 1,081 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 1,083 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 | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.8% |
| 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 | 10.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 267.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.