Overton Drive is in London and in Redbridge district. E11 2NN 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 Overton Drive, London, E11 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 2NL, E11 2QW, E11 2NJ, E11 2QN, E11 2NH, E11 2QD, E11 2QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 2NN 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 | 51.7% | 49.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.5% | 2.2% | 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 vicinity of E11 2NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 25.3% | 29.9% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 56.6% | -3.7% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 50.2% | 58% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 27.2% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| 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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 50.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.9% 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 | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 69.2% | 71.9% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -9.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78.4% 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 | 80.5% | 78.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -4.8% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.6% | 77.7% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 19.5% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 9.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 2.1% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overton Drive was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% lower than the Wanstead Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Overton Drive has the 15th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Wanstead Park and the 241st lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Overton Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,005,000 | 2018-09-21 | £1,211,184 |
| 17 Overton Drive, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,316,000 | 2018-03-02 | £1,570,509 |
| 15 Overton Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £701,500 | 2012-04-26 | £1,396,216 |
| 3 Overton Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1999-01-20 | £538,743 |
E11 2NN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2NN 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,355 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 | 3,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersbrook Primary School Harpenden Road , Wanstead E12 5HL | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 1,206 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 | 1,172 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,467 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 | 2,133 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,184 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 5,139 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 | 1,746 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,173 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 2,620 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dama De Elche | 7 Cambridge Park | 711 yd | |
| Belgique (Wanstead) Ltd | Ground Floor, 29 Cambridge Park | 716 yd | |
| The Cardamom Room | 17 Cambridge Park | 716 yd | |
| Papi's Munchies at Rear of Northstar Pub | 24 Browning Road | 741 yd | |
| Flavours of India | 748 High Road Leytonstone | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead House Community Assoc | 21 The Green | 708 yd | |
| The North Star & Thai Kitchen | 24 Browning Road | 741 yd | |
| Linkside Lawn Tennis Club | Overton Drive | 759 yd | |
| Wanstead Cricket Club | Overton Drive | 759 yd | |
| Wanstead Golf Club | Overton Drive | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wanstead Kebab House | 12 Woodbine Place | 830 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 72 High Street | 835 yd | |
| Cafe Brunch | 40 High Street | 835 yd | |
| Food Nest | 66 High Street | 835 yd | |
| Wingshack Co (also T/A Eggs n Stuff Co) | 123 High Street | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 157 High Street | 887 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 994 yd | |
| Co-op | 87 High Street | 1,058 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaminarayan Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BLAKE HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 118 yd |
| Wanstead And Snaresbrook Cricket Club OVERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLAKE HALL CRESCENT | tennis courts | 558 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall CAMBRIDGE PARK | 620 yd | |
| Wanstead Golf Club OVERTON DRIVE | golf | 641 yd |
| St Gabriel'S C Of E Church Hall PARK ROAD | 897 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.