Fairlop Road is in Leytonstone, London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 1BJ is located in the Leytonstone 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 Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 1BL, E11 1BH, E11 1QR, E11 1DA, E11 1DF, E11 1BZ, E11 1BN, E11 1DQ, E11 1BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E11 1BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 48.5% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 E11 1BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 46.2% | 47.1% | 0.9% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 29.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 6.9% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 13.4% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 41.9% | 52.6% | 10.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 47.1% | 33.2% | -13.9% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 11% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 16.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 46% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 15.7% | 6.5% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50% 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 | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 13.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 10.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.1% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 53.1% | 50% | -3.1% | 81.4% | -31.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 46% 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 | 51.6% | 46% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 22.7% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 14.1% | 10.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 11.8% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29% 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 | 49.5% | 46% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 29% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 19.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 13.4% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.8% | 7.4% | -9.4% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 4.1% | -14.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 8.5% | 1.3% | 7.2% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlop Road was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairlop Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 279th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% 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 5 Fairwood Court, 33 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-02-14 | £393,976 |
| Flat 9 Fairwood Court, 33 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-08-02 | £412,698 |
| Flat 2 Fairwood Court, 33 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-04-05 | £397,845 |
| Flat 18 Fairwood Court, 33 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2023-12-20 | £338,039 |
| Flat 15 Fairwood Court, 33 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-10-27 | £336,791 |
E11 1BJ 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.
E11 1BJ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 12% 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Unemployed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gwyn Jones Primary School Hainault Road , E11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Community school | 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 | 436 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 703 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,628 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,823 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 | 1,097 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,313 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 | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filly Brook | Drill Hall, 392 Grove Green Road | 436 yd | |
| Sireli at Filly Brook | Drill Hall, 392 Grove Green Road | 436 yd | |
| Bombay Kebab & Catering | Unit 23, Hainault Road Industrial Estate, The Sidings | 444 yd | |
| Red Tomato | 47 Hainault Road | 520 yd | |
| Unity Cafe | 8 Richmond Road | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 608 yd | |
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone | 749 yd | |
| The Birds | 692 High Road Leytonstone | 749 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 768 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael's Fish & Chip Bar | 4 The Pavement, Hainault Road | 429 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 6 Richmond Road | 527 yd | |
| USA Chicken & Pizza | 29 Church Lane | 588 yd | |
| Subway | 19 Church Lane | 588 yd | |
| Yat Sing | 316 Grove Green Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 588 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 752 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 773 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 444 yd | |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 505 yd | |
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 941 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 1,050 yd | |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 1,056 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.27 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.