Overton Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 7NN 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 Overton Road, London, E10 7NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 7NL, E10 7PR, E10 7NP, E10 7NH, E10 7NW, E17 8HN, E10 7PP, E17 8HQ, E10 7PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E10 7NN is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 48.5% | 46% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 51.5% | 54% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 7NN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 40.9% | 48.1% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 40.1% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 43.2% | 48.9% | 5.7% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 37.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 10.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 1.6% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.6% | 27.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 6.8% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 38.5% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 13% | 3.8% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.9% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 15% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 11.9% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 7.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 1.8% | -6.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 1.0% | 9.3% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -39.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.1% | 9.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 55.6% | 50.6% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 22.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 12% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.3% | 4.3% | -5.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 50.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 26.8% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 13.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 3.2% | -20.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.3% | 76.7% | -12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 31.5% | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overton Road was 344.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.5% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Overton Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 39th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Overton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £667,500 | 2024-05-10 | £729,254 |
| Flat 2 2 Overton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,400 | 2023-10-27 | £395,098 |
| 9 Overton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-08-15 | £570,069 |
| 8 Overton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £507,000 | 2022-02-18 | £577,936 |
| 7 Overton Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2022-01-26 | £588,879 |
E10 7NN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 7NN 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Other | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,333 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 | 3,355 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 580 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 | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 791 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Academy Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | 4out of 4 | 2,310 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,179 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,134 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 | 1,649 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,080 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,469 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beis Trana Girls' School 186 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9DH | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ohr Emes 148 Upper Clapton Road , E5 9JZ | - not rated | 1,978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Tayyibah Girls' School 88 Filey Avenue , Stamford Hill N16 6JJ | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Benor | 183a Lea Bridge Road | 308 yd | |
| Kophi | 173 Lea Bridge Road | 308 yd | |
| Taste the Difference | 204 Lea Bridge Road | 319 yd | |
| Dessert Dune/Dune Spice | 204 Lea Bridge Road | 319 yd | |
| Sky Cafe | Unit 47a, Cromwell Industrial Estate, Staffa Road | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 308 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 427 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaaske | 191 Lea Bridge Road | 293 yd | |
| Daddy's Kebab | 175 Lea Bridge Road | 308 yd | |
| Chic N Chip | 197 Lea Bridge Road | 308 yd | |
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 324 Lea Bridge Road | 427 yd | |
| Dennis Chippy | 316 Lea Bridge Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 275 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 322 yd | |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 795 yd |
| The Waterworks Nature Reserve & Golf Centre (Closed) Lamas Road | golf | 796 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 955 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 975 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.