Colworth Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 1JE is located in the Forest 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 Colworth Road, London, E11 1JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 1LS, E11 1JD, E11 1LT, E11 1HA, E11 1JG, E11 1HF, E11 1JF, E11 1ES, E11 1NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 1JE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48.2% | 47.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 52.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 1JE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 59.4% | 47% | -12.4% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 39.5% | 8.7% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.5% | 60% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 27.4% | -8.8% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 56.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 13.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 7.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 56.2% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 22.4% |
| Other | 8% | 2.8% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 58.7% | 64.1% | 5.4% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 65.5% 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 | 66.9% | 65.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 16.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 65.3% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 21.8% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 5% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 5% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colworth Road was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colworth Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Forest and the 251st lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Floor Flat 117 Colworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-09-19 | £408,904 |
| 133 Colworth Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £13,630 | 2025-04-29 | £13,740 |
| 99 Colworth Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,010,000 | 2024-01-12 | £1,087,454 |
| Flat 2 93 Colworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-28 | £365,809 |
| Flat B 137 Colworth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £377,000 | 2022-09-29 | £366,681 |
E11 1JE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,432 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 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Junior School Canterbury Road , E10 6EJ | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Infants' School Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,161 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 | 868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,905 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,349 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 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,830 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,176 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,401 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent School 59 Cambridge Park , Wanstead E11 2PR | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Refresh | St Andrews Church, 153 Colworth Road | 58 yd | |
| GALA Spanish School | St Andrews Church, 153 Colworth Road | 58 yd | |
| Le Parisien Cafe | Station Approach | 100 yd | |
| The Rear Window Restaurant & Alfreds Bar | 147-151 Whipps Cross Road | 353 yd | |
| Lakeside Diner | Hollow Pond, Whipps Cross Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walnut Tree | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone | 666 yd | |
| O'Neills | 762 High Road Leytonstone | 687 yd | |
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone | 750 yd | |
| The Birds | 692 High Road Leytonstone | 750 yd | |
| The North Star & Thai Kitchen | 24 Browning Road | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyardbbqz/Tex Bites | 710 High Road Leytonstone | 689 yd | |
| USA Chicken & Pizza | 29 Church Lane | 758 yd | |
| Subway | 19 Church Lane | 758 yd | |
| KFC | 638 High Road Leytonstone | 853 yd | |
| Panda Dim Sum | 767 High Road Leytonstone | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 595 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 758 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 212 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 1,032 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 | 158 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.