James Lane is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 6HZ 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 James Lane, London, E10 6HZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 6HY, E10 6JA, E10 6HP, E11 1LQ, E10 6HE, E10 6HD, E11 1LE, E11 1LA, E11 1JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E10 6HZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.5% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.5% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6HZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 42.8% | 46.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 41.2% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 44.2% | 45.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.2% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 13.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 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.
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 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 19.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 7.9% | -9.1% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 50.7% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 12% | 3% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.1% 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 | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.3% | 7.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Pakistani | 16% | 13.6% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.2% | 8.1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 41.5% | 46.1% | 4.6% | 81.4% | -35.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 58.5% | 56.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 10% | 18.6% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.5% | 11% | -5.5% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 56.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 29.2% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 1.8% | -22.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.1% | 76.7% | 0.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.5% | 37.2% | -13.7% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 24.2% | 6.5% | 17.7% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Lane was 62.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Lane has the 37th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 278th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 89.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Danvers Terrace, 1 James Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2025-03-24 | £821,413 |
| 42 James Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-11-08 | £358,056 |
| 46 James Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2022-08-12 | £948,388 |
| 9 James Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2022-05-06 | £642,216 |
| 4 Danvers Terrace, 1 James Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £732,500 | 2020-05-01 | £878,833 |
E10 6HZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,746 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 | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School Hainault Road , E11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 740 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,918 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 | 334 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,152 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 | 1,010 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,284 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,576 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 | 499 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,576 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 | 334 yd | |
| Celebrity Chef | Ely House, 1 Ely Road | 406 yd | |
| Red Tomato | 47 Hainault Road | 498 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company at Stagecoach | Leyton Bus Garage, 754 High Road Leyton | 501 yd | |
| Perky Blenders @ Project 660 | 660 High Road Leyton | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 614 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 754 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 755 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 778 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael's Fish & Chip Bar | 4 The Pavement, Hainault Road | 460 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 728 High Road | 497 yd | |
| Subway | BP Garage, 666 High Road Leyton | 536 yd | |
| Pizza & Chicken House | 662 High Road Leyton | 536 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 692 High Road Leyton | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 749 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 859 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 937 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 980 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 411 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 596 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 634 yd | |
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 663 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 670 yd | |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 694 yd | |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 918 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 947 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 199.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.