Peterborough Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 6EL 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 Peterborough Road, London, E10 6EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 6EP, E10 6DJ, E10 6EH, E10 6DS, E10 6HG, E10 6DL, E10 6DY, E10 6HH, E10 6DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 6EL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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 | 45.5% | 47.1% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 54.5% | 52.9% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
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 | 36.3% | 41.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 45.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.9% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88%) 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 | 47.4% | 50.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 37.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 16.2% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 16.5% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 43.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 17.1% | 4.2% | -12.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.5% 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% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 21.9% | 22.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 19.4% |
| Other Asian | 13.1% | 3.8% | -9.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 5.1% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 32.8% | 35.5% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -45.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 8.5% | 6.3% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, just 47.2% 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 | 47% | 47.2% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 19% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 20.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 14.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.5% | 3.4% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.9% 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 | 46.7% | 47.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -36.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 31.9% | 26.1% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 9.6% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.6% | 4.9% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 40% | 46.2% | -6.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 38.5% | 6.5% | 32.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peterborough Road was 37.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peterborough Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 121st lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Peterborough Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2024-11-07 | £953,367 |
| 59 Peterborough Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-04-05 | £525,904 |
| 137 Peterborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £741,741 | 2021-09-17 | £853,855 |
| 137A Peterborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £688,000 | 2021-06-30 | £790,260 |
| 99A Peterborough Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2021-04-12 | £56,350 |
E10 6EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6EL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School Hainault Road , E11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,035 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,690 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 | 1,469 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,698 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,810 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 | 511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,746 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Church Coffee Shop | 149 Canterbury Road | 218 yd | |
| Elior UK at Whipps Cross Hospital | 201 Whipps Cross Road | 270 yd | |
| Lambs Cafe | 891 Lea Bridge Road | 439 yd | |
| Good Day Lounge Made with Love | 801 Lea Bridge Road | 439 yd | |
| Urban Bites | 4 Eastern Road | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 427 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 589 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 875 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 876 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 879 Lea Bridge Road | 439 yd | |
| Top Favourite | 722 Lea Bridge Road | 706 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN’S | 724 Lea Bridge Road | 706 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 728 High Road | 818 yd | |
| Chestersway Chicken & Pizza | 773 High Road | 831 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 479 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 898 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 241 yd |
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 607 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 842 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 872 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 917 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 966 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,030 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 217.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.