Essex Road South is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 1JP 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 Essex Road South, London, E11 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 1LJ, E11 1JR, E11 1EZ, E11 1EY, E11 1EL, E11 1DR, E11 1LH, E11 1LL, E11 1LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 1JP 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 | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50.7% | -4.2% | 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 E11 1JP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55% 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 | 48.7% | 55% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 31.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 46.6% | 46.4% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 37.6% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 58.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 7.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 58.7% | 17.4% | 33.8% | 24.9% |
| Other | 12.2% | 1.4% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.1% 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 | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 59.5% | 61.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -20.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 66.5% 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% | 66.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 6.7% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.8% | 66.3% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 7.1% | 17.2% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 9% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.2% | 4.1% | -13.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Essex Road South was 106.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.7% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Essex Road South has the 37th highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 254th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 11 Essex Mansions, 1 Essex Road South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-02 | £215,052 |
| Flat 27 Essex Mansions, 1 Essex Road South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2023-08-04 | £295,038 |
| Flat 20 Essex Mansions, 1 Essex Road South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2022-01-04 | £283,210 |
| Essex Mansions Essex Road South, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2021-06-30 | £495,020 |
| Flat 20 Essex Mansions, 1 Essex Road South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2020-02-07 | £276,923 |
E11 1JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 1JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,565 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 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 1,169 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 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,952 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,059 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 | 1,114 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,211 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,174 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,525 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 | 699 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Church Coffee Shop | 149 Canterbury Road | 423 yd | |
| Le Parisien Cafe | Station Approach | 538 yd | |
| Bombay Kebab & Catering | Unit 23, Hainault Road Industrial Estate, The Sidings | 541 yd | |
| Red Tomato | 47 Hainault Road | 550 yd | |
| Cafe Refresh | St Andrews Church, 153 Colworth Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 736 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 854 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone | 903 yd | |
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone | 909 yd | |
| The Birds | 692 High Road Leytonstone | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael's Fish & Chip Bar | 4 The Pavement, Hainault Road | 480 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 728 High Road | 684 yd | |
| Subway | BP Garage, 666 High Road Leyton | 694 yd | |
| Pizza & Chicken House | 662 High Road Leyton | 694 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 692 High Road Leyton | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 777 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 883 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 952 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 967 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 565 yd |
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 614 yd | |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 755 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 835 yd | |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 895 yd | |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 945 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.32 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.