Overton Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E10 7PS 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 7PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E10 7QF, E10 7QA, E10 7QZ, E10 7PR, E10 7QG, E10 7QX, E10 7PW, E10 7PP, E10 7NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E10 7PS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.3% | 49.3% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.7% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 7PS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 39% | 44.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 44.4% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 54% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 30.6% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 7PS this area, 28.3% 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 | 27.9% | 28.3% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 11.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 33.2% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 14.4% | 2.2% | -12.2% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.8% 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% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 12.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 4.9% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 11.2% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 10.2% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 38.6% | 34.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | -46.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5% | 15.6% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 14.0% |
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 | 52.9% | 50.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 12% | 17.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.4% | 7.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 7.0% |
| Africa | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 12.9% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 26.4% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 7.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 9.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 5.9% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 33.6% | 6.5% | 27.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overton Road was 98.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Overton Road has the 25th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 276th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Overton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2025-01-31 | £825,268 |
| 70 Overton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £557,000 | 2024-12-06 | £587,108 |
| 85 Overton Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-09-25 | £681,161 |
| 75 Overton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-12-18 | £514,750 |
| 55 Overton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2018-07-04 | £761,797 |
E10 7PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 77 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,570 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 | 3,149 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,815 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 | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Junior School Sybourn Street , Leyton E17 8HA | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | - not rated | 827 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 2,055 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clapton Girls' Technology College Laura Place , Lower Clapton Road E5 0RB | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,357 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,386 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 | 1,770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,142 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lennox Lewis College Theydon Road , Mount Pleasant Hill E5 9NA | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 1,313 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Paragon Christian Academy 233-241 Glyn Road , Hackney E5 0JP | - not rated | 1,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Cafe | Unit 47a, Cromwell Industrial Estate, Staffa Road | 125 yd | |
| Pavilion Bakery | Cafe, Mentmore Studios, 11 Argall Avenue | 246 yd | |
| The Yards Studio & Gallery | Unit 13, 15 Argall Avenue | 298 yd | |
| Nostalgia | Unit D, 97 Lea Bridge Road | 321 yd | |
| Harvest Cafe | 15a Argall Avenue | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 337 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daddy's Kebab | 175 Lea Bridge Road | 337 yd | |
| Chic N Chip | 197 Lea Bridge Road | 337 yd | |
| Chaaske | 191 Lea Bridge Road | 359 yd | |
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 324 Lea Bridge Road | 677 yd | |
| Dennis Chippy | 316 Lea Bridge Road | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 523 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 110 yd | |
| The Waterworks Nature Reserve & Golf Centre (Closed) Lamas Road | golf | 678 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Lee Valley Ice Centre LEA BRIDGE ROAD | ice rinks | 875 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,048 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 157 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.