Forest Road is in Leytonstone, London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 1LF 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 Forest Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 1LB, E11 1LD, E11 1GE, E11 1DY, E11 1JZ, E11 1LA, E11 1DU, E11 1DX, E11 1LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 1LF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 42.2% | 48.9% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 57.8% | 51.1% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.6% | 41.5% | -7.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 43.5% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.1% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 15.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.1% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 15% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 47.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 10.5% | 1.6% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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 | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 24.4% | 22.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 19.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 44.8% | 47.3% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 61.5% | 63% | 1.5% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 13.9% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 62.8% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 26.7% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 16.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.6% | 1.3% | -22.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 28.9% | 46.2% | -17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 29.7% | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| Sikh | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.8% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Road has the 43rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Forest and the 304th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 164 Forest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2005-04-14 | £531,100 |
| 164 Forest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2004-04-27 | £337,629 |
| 164 Forest Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2003-09-30 | £296,838 |
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,486 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 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Junior School Canterbury Road , E10 6EJ | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Infants' School Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | - not rated | 628 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 | - not rated | 427 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 957 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 | 648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,116 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 | 3,837 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 | 867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,969 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 , E10 6DB | - not rated | 756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | - not rated | 756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 804 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 804 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Tomato | 47 Hainault Road | 229 yd | |
| Bombay Kebab & Catering | Unit 23, Hainault Road Industrial Estate, The Sidings | 278 yd | |
| Burnt | Arch 161a, Midland Road | 299 yd | |
| The Sizzling Sausage | 45a Hainault Road | 327 yd | |
| Unholy Bagels at Project 660 | 660 High Road | 384 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 411 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 780 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 781 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 806 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 993 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael's Fish & Chip Bar | 4 The Pavement, Hainault Road | 187 yd | |
| Subway | BP Garage, 666 High Road Leyton | 403 yd | |
| Pizza & Chicken House | 662 High Road Leyton | 403 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 692 High Road Leyton | 403 yd | |
| Dixy Original | 686 High Road Leyton | 403 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 761 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 928 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 960 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 425 yd | |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 539 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 581 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 699 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 760 yd | |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 784 yd | |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 842 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 842 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.