William Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 6BD is located in the Forest 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 William Street, London, E10 6BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 6BE, E10 6AX, E10 6BH, E10 6AY, E10 6AE, E10 6AU, E10 6AG, E10 7AA, E10 6AH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E10 6BD is primarily male, with 56.9% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 43.1% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -7.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 56.9% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 7.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41% | 41.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 50.1% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 51.5% | 39% | -12.5% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 41.6% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 8.0% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 16.9% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 15.2% | 19.8% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 16.8% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 17.5% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.8% | 26.7% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 27.5% | 2.1% | -25.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.5% 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 | 4.8% | 3.2% | -1.6% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 28% | 67% | 39.0% | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.6% | 2.4% | -9.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 10.6% | 0.7% | -9.9% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 21.8% | 15.5% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -65.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.2% | -4.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 58.4% 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 | 39.6% | 58.4% | 18.8% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 8.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 1.7% | -7.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.5% | 24.1% | -11.4% | 5.6% | 18.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 39.2% | 58.4% | 19.2% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 27.8% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.8% | 2% | -31.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5% | 37.2% | -32.2% |
| Christian | 14.9% | 46.2% | -31.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 74.7% | 6.5% | 68.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William Street was 147.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.1% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
William Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 161st highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 William Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-09-03 | £767,759 |
| 33 William Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2024-07-31 | £685,673 |
| 21 William Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-10-28 | £566,716 |
| 8 William Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-09-27 | £617,630 |
| 8 William Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-01-21 | £530,060 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 83 |
| Looking after home or family | 77 |
| Other | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,407 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,519 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,929 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 | 933 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,301 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,572 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junglees Burgers Leyton | 812 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| Kukkdi At William the Fourth | 816 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| Cottage Cafe | 770 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| Shish Mahal Diners Club | 815 High Road Leyton | 129 yd | |
| Johnstons Cafe | 626 Lea Bridge Road | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 567 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 662 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBQ Xpress | 826 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 814 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| High Fry Fish Bar | 820 High Road Leyton | 91 yd | |
| Subway | 648 Lea Bridge Road | 141 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken/The Naga Stop/Brunch Stop | 646 Lea Bridge Road | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 129 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 276 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 584 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 622 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 150 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 197 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 242 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 244 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 894 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 894 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 | 93.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.7% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.