Alexandra Road is in Leyton, London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 5QQ 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 Alexandra Road, Leyton, London, E10 5QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 5QE, E10 5PS, E10 5QF, E10 5NS, E10 5QS, E10 5QG, E10 5QD, E10 5NP, E10 5NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 5QQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 42.2% | 48.1% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 57.8% | 51.9% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 5QQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 55.8% | 52.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 30.2% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 10% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 48.1% | 57.8% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 29.9% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 12.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 10.7% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 40% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 17% | 3.4% | -13.6% | 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 | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 9.5% | 14% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 3.7% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 44.3% | 43.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 42.6% 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 | 35.1% | 42.6% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 22.7% | 24.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 7.1% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20% | 16.2% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 4.8% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.9% 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 | 34.3% | 42.7% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -40.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.8% | 27.9% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.3% | 17.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 14.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.1% | 7.7% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 4.6% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18.8% | 6.5% | 12.3% |
| Sikh | 12% | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 916.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 921.4% higher than the Cathall average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Alexandra Road has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cathall and the 6th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 247.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 266.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-07-18 | £658,246 |
| 26 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2020-08-18 | £650,957 |
| 13 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2019-07-23 | £313,490 |
| Flat 2 21 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2016-07-18 | £439,342 |
| Flat 1 10 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £374,000 | 2016-05-20 | £447,855 |
E10 5QQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 114 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,914 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 | 3,071 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 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 1,241 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 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,423 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 | 2,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,002 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,710 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 | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicatessen Palmeira Ltd | 232-234 High Road Leyton | 64 yd | |
| Cafe De Melo | Ground Floor, 216 High Road Leyton | 78 yd | |
| Shaketown/Sweet Cravings | 240-242 High Road | 156 yd | |
| T Coffee Bar | 279 High Road Leyton | 188 yd | |
| KFC | 16 The Square, High Road Leyton | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 201 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 423 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 457 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 546 yd | |
| The Birkbeck Tavern | The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyazfirin Patisserie | 224 High Road Leyton | 104 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 271 High Road Leyton | 201 yd | |
| KFC | 283 High Road Leyton | 201 yd | |
| Subway | 3 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 310 yd | |
| Leyton Cinnabon at Asda | 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 201 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 310 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 452 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 335 yd |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Leighton Bus Garage Ruckholt Road | 640 yd | |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 642 yd |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Lee Valley Hockey And Tennis Centre LEADMILL LANE | artificial grass pitch, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Lee Valley Sports Centre (Closed) Quarter Mile Lane | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Lee Valley Velopark BMX TRACK BMX TRACK QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK | cycling | 962 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 1,025 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 234.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.