High Road Leyton is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 6PY 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 6PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 6RN, E10 6RT, E11 1ED, E10 6RF, E11 1EE, E10 6RL, E10 6LD, E10 5DG, E10 6LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 6PY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.2% | 49.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 6PY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 46.9% | 44.6% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 40.1% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 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 (89.7%) 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 | 50.5% | 56.7% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 33% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 18.8% | 2.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 8.7% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 43.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 11.3% | 4.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.7% 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 | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 3.6% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 8.7% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 36.9% | 46.7% | 9.8% | 81.4% | -34.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
In this area, just 44.8% 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 | 49.1% | 44.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -38.4% |
| European Union | 18% | 22.7% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 11.5% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.6% | 6.8% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29% 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 | 47.9% | 44.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 29% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 11.7% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 8.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.8% | 6.5% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 3.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road Leyton was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
High Road Leyton has the 31st lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 247th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 579 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-02-14 | £596,426 |
| 599A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-11-04 | £255,334 |
| 567 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2018-12-19 | £574,572 |
| 583 - 585 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2018-01-09 | £639,778 |
| 599A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,500 | 2016-04-21 | £248,081 |
E10 6PY 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,944 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 |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy 190 Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | 4out of 4 | 886 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 | 685 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,576 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 | 1,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,173 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,669 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 | 247 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 563 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius Delight | 595 High Road Leyton | 2 yd | |
| Bread and Oregano | 1 Hainault Buildings, High Road Leyton | 97 yd | |
| Relax Bar Cafe | 609 High Road | 102 yd | |
| Tony's Cafe | 627 High Road | 162 yd | |
| Unholy Bagels at Project 660 | 660 High Road | 225 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 202 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 792 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 793 yd | |
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 884 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temisan's Kitchen | 642 High Road | 148 yd | |
| Subway | BP Garage, 666 High Road Leyton | 364 yd | |
| Pizza & Chicken House | 662 High Road Leyton | 364 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 692 High Road Leyton | 364 yd | |
| Dixy Original | 686 High Road Leyton | 364 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 752 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 828 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 889 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 80 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 329 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 329 yd | |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 551 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 609 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 704 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 950 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.