Waterloo Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 7HR 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 Waterloo Road, London, E10 7HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 7JU, E10 7DY, E10 7DZ, E10 7JT, E10 7HW, E10 7EA, E10 7HT, E10 7JE, E10 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E10 7HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 52.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 7HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 36.6% | 45.5% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 38.3% | -15.4% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 41.4% | 46.5% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 39.9% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 9.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 22.7% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 8.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 18.5% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 33.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 14.9% | 3.9% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.4% 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 | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 28.6% | 40.5% | 11.9% | 2.7% | 37.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 3.5% | -6.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 27.4% | 32.4% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -49.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 55.5% | 55.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 14% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 4.7% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 17.5% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 55.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 27.1% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 3.5% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 48% | 6.5% | 41.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 102.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterloo Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 265th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Waterloo Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £822,000 | 2025-02-21 | £858,696 |
| 19 Waterloo Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-06-25 | £863,115 |
| 45 Waterloo Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2021-06-25 | £673,230 |
| 19 Waterloo Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-09-30 | £535,819 |
| 8 Waterloo Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-11-22 | £773,355 |
E10 7HR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E10 7HR area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,124 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,083 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 | 3,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sybourn Junior School Sybourn Street , Leyton E17 8HA | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | - not rated | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,551 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,493 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,637 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,994 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,070 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 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,181 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,841 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 385 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 588 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 880 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba Curry & Grill | 431 Lea Bridge Road | 121 yd | |
| Lagos Island | 417-419 Lea Bridge Road | 121 yd | |
| E Cafe | 453c Lea Bridge Road | 160 yd | |
| Kulan Restaurant | 347 Lea Bridge Road | 181 yd | |
| Pizza and Co Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 528 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 926 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 926 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 961 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza | 394 Lea Bridge Road | 82 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 405 Lea Bridge Road | 121 yd | |
| Grill n Spice | 469 Lea Bridge Road | 121 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 181 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 669 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 747 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 881 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 898 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 159 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 530 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 703 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 703 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 818 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 824 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 923 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.7% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.