High Road Leyton is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 6QE is located in the Grove Green 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 6QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 6PZ, E10 5GW, E10 6QS, E10 5EP, E10 6QR, E10 5EL, E10 6QT, E10 5EN, E10 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E10 6QE is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 47.9% | 46.2% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.8% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 6QE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 45.8% | 52.7% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 34.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 47.9% | 57.6% | 9.7% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 32.2% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 7.3% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 15.6% | 20.6% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 5.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 12.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 41.8% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 22.4% | 4.4% | -18.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.4% 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 | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 7.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.2% | 2.3% | -7.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 8.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 43.7% | 41.4% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -40.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, just 48.1% 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% | 48.1% | 13.0% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| European Union | 26.2% | 27.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 21.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 9.3% | -12.7% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.2% 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 | 33% | 48.2% | 15.2% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| 10+ Years | 13.6% | 22.2% | 8.6% | 9.8% | 12.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.2% | 11.6% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 11.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 4.2% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road Leyton was 252.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.4% higher than the Grove Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road Leyton has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Grove Green and the 65th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 537.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 384 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-04-24 | £600,000 |
| 344 - 346 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-05-31 | £1,283,692 |
| 386 High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2019-02-27 | £622,023 |
| 358A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-09-21 | £389,502 |
| 436A High Road Leyton, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2017-04-28 | £663,315 |
E10 6QE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
E10 6QE area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Unemployed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Other | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,540 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 | 3,330 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 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverley Primary School Park Road , Leyton E10 7BZ | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy 190 Church Road , Leyton E10 7BH | 4out of 4 | 734 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 | 891 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,043 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 | 1,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,341 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,586 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 | 540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,347 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 | 204 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 472 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycan | 438 High Road Leyton | 35 yd | |
| Al Jaziira | 450 High Road Leyton | 35 yd | |
| Barwaqo Cafe | 356 High Road Leyton | 35 yd | |
| Deeney's | 360 High Road Leyton | 35 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 434 High Road Leyton | 35 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coach & Horses | 391 High Road Leyton | 270 yd | |
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 510 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 776 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 824 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 454 High Road Leyton | 35 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 476 High Road Leyton | 257 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts | 353 High Road | 346 yd | |
| Dreamhouse Records | 177 Francis Road | 352 yd | |
| Domino’s Pizza | 306 High Road Leyton | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 275 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 510 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 386 yd |
| The Score Centre THE SCORE CENTRE THE SCORE CENTRE OLIVER ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 488 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 622 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 622 yd | |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| Feel Good Too Centre (Ive Farm) IVE FARM PLAYING FIELDS IVE FARM PLAYING FIELDS IVE FARM LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 821 yd | |
| Leighton Bus Garage Ruckholt Road | 966 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 82.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 65.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 65.2% |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Median download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.