Fairlop Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 1BW 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, London, E11 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 1BP, E11 1BE, E11 1BD, E11 1BG, E11 1BA, E11 1QT, E11 1SL, E11 1BS, E11 1BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 1BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.4% | 49.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 50.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 50% | 52.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 35.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (89%) 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 | 48.5% | 52% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 53.5% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 16.8% | 2.1% | -14.7% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 46.6% | 53% | 6.4% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, just 43.4% 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 | 51.2% | 43.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| European Union | 18% | 27.9% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 12.9% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.6% 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 | 50.1% | 43.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -39.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.3% | 28.6% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15% | 7.4% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 5.9% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlop Road was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.8% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairlop Road has the 41st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Forest and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-12-09 | £200,000 |
| 72A Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-10-02 | £438,750 |
| Flat 6 60 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-11 | £452,273 |
| 68A Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-03-30 | £423,834 |
| Flat 3 60 Fairlop Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £433,500 | 2022-11-25 | £426,639 |
E11 1BW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 E11 1BW 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,956 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School Hainault Road , E11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Junior School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 345 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 345 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 818 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 | 1,051 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,026 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 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,621 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 1,121 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perky Blenders at Leytonstone Station | Church Lane | 249 yd | |
| Sodexo at Leytonstone Underground Canteen | Leytonstone Underground Station, 40 Church Lane | 293 yd | |
| Marrakech Delights | 13 Church Lane | 301 yd | |
| Aquila | 10 Church Lane | 301 yd | |
| Sami’s Bar & Grill | 32 Church Lane | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone | 472 yd | |
| The Birds | 692 High Road Leytonstone | 472 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone | 512 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 515 yd | |
| Leytonstone Ex Servicemens Club | 2b Harvey Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Chicken & Pizza | 29 Church Lane | 301 yd | |
| Subway | 19 Church Lane | 301 yd | |
| KFC | 638 High Road Leytonstone | 459 yd | |
| Panda Dim Sum | 767 High Road Leytonstone | 472 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 6 Richmond Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 301 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 472 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 532 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 707 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 343 yd | |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 582 yd | |
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,055 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,063 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,083 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 | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.