Rectory Crescent is in London and in Redbridge district. E11 2LE is located in the Wanstead Park 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 Rectory Crescent, London, E11 2LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 2LD, E11 2LF, E11 2JD, E11 2HY, E11 2LA, E11 2JS, E11 2JE, E11 2HZ, E11 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E11 2LE 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 | 49.7% | 51.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.5% | -1.8% | 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 vicinity of E11 2LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.8% | 28.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 57% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 51% | 48.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36.9% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around E11 2LE this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 9.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 52.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 19.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 7.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 77.7% | 71.5% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 76.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 15% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 1.7% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 10.5% | 6.5% | 4.0% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Crescent was 27.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Wanstead Park average. The most reported crime type was Robbery.
Rectory Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Wanstead Park and the 121st lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Rectory Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2023-09-25 | £566,574 |
| 6 Rectory Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-04-29 | £753,508 |
| 5 Rectory Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-06-28 | £633,391 |
| 16 Rectory Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2021-03-29 | £761,903 |
| 14 Rectory Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2020-08-21 | £327,684 |
E11 2LE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2LE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 1,479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,561 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 | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,174 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,119 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Leisure Centre | Redbridge Lane West | 170 yd | |
| The Barrel Boulangerie | 151 High Street | 539 yd | |
| Piccolo Ristorante | 117b High Street | 539 yd | |
| Alba Trattoria | 147 High Street | 539 yd | |
| Sumo Fresh | 141 High Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eton Manor Rugby Club | Nutter Lane | 367 yd | |
| Wanstead House Community Assoc | 21 The Green | 511 yd | |
| The Bull | 129 High Street | 539 yd | |
| The George Public House | The George, 159 High Street | 539 yd | |
| Linkside Lawn Tennis Club | Overton Drive | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wingshack Co (also T/A Eggs n Stuff Co) | 123 High Street | 539 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 72 High Street | 574 yd | |
| Cafe Brunch | 40 High Street | 574 yd | |
| Food Nest | 66 High Street | 574 yd | |
| Best Wanstead Kebab House | 12 Woodbine Place | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 157 High Street | 539 yd | |
| Co-op | 87 High Street | 674 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 65-67 High Street | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drummond Lawn Tennis Club Nutter Lane | tennis courts | 144 yd |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 171 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Wanstead Golf Club OVERTON DRIVE | golf | 710 yd |
| Wanstead And Snaresbrook Cricket Club OVERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall CAMBRIDGE PARK | 859 yd | |
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Wanstead Youth Centre ELMCROFT AVENUE | 993 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.