Albany Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 7EJ is located in the Lea Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Albany Road, London, E10 7EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 7EH, E17 8JB, E17 8JD, E10 7EW, E17 8JR, E10 7EP, E10 7DU, E10 7DX, E17 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E10 7EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.8% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.3% 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 | 40.1% | 56.3% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 18.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.7% | 27% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 3.2% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 10.3% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 18.8% | 3.2% | -15.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 30.6% | 44.4% | 13.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 26.3% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 18% | 20.7% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 15.6% | 6.6% | -9.0% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 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.
In the area around E10 7EJ this area, 31.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 31.4% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 6.5% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 30.7% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.9% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.9% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 14.7% | 14.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.9% | 13.1% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 45.9% | 38.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -42.5% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 7.6% | 7.0% | 1.6% | 6.0% |
In this area, just 43.1% 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 | 55.7% | 43.1% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 20.8% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 7.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 38% 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 | 54.7% | 43.1% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 38% | 32.2% | 9.8% | 28.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.7% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 5.4% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.6% | 37.2% | -17.6% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 15.4% | 6.0% | 9.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Albany Road was 115.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Albany Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 228th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 35 Rayner Towers, 2 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2024-08-07 | £151,144 |
| Flat 35 Rayner Towers, 2 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2024-03-28 | £139,137 |
| Flat 43 Rayner Towers, 2 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-12-22 | £202,835 |
| Flat 17 Rayner Towers, 2 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-04-14 | £270,324 |
| Flat 13 Rayner Towers, 2 Albany Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2017-05-22 | £280,258 |
E10 7EJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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 | 63 |
| Other | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 893 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,381 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 | 3,997 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 | 192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 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 | 1,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,212 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,204 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 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,578 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 | 1,028 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,606 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart & Soul | 512 Lea Bridge Road | 176 yd | |
| SOSSO Charcoal Meze and Fish Bar | 522 Lea Bridge Road | 176 yd | |
| E Cafe | 453c Lea Bridge Road | 189 yd | |
| Victorian Cafe | 536 Lea Bridge Road | 210 yd | |
| Mig Mig | 545a Lea Bridge Road | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 661 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 662 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 814 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 940 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 405 Lea Bridge Road | 258 yd | |
| Grill n Spice | 469 Lea Bridge Road | 258 yd | |
| Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza | 394 Lea Bridge Road | 288 yd | |
| Evolution Bay / Annie's | 177 Capworth Street | 407 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 465 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 548 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 644 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 190 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 288 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 684 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 763 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 774 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 774 yd | |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 934 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.