The Hollies is in London and in Redbridge district. E11 2SL is located in the Wanstead Village 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 The Hollies, London, E11 2SL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 2SJ, E11 1QH, E11 1QJ, E11 2AW, E11 1QA, E11 2SH, E11 2AL, E11 1PZ, E11 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E11 2SL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 68.1% | 62.9% | -5.2% | 51.0% | 11.9% |
| Male | 31.9% | 37.1% | 5.2% | 49.0% | -11.9% |
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 | 32% | 31.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 19.9% | 19.3% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -24.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 35.4% | 32.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 26.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 16.5% | 17% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -31.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 43.8% | 16.3% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 39.6% | 29.5% | -10.1% | 12.7% | 16.8% |
| Bad health | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 2SL this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 31.9% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -11.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 33.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.8% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 77.7% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 70.7% 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 | 83% | 70.7% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -12.5% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.3% | 69.9% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 25.6% | 24.0% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0% | -13.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.9% | 37.2% | -18.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 6.3% | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Jewish | 12.6% | 0.5% | 12.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hollies was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the South Woodford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Hollies has the 16th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in South Woodford and the 241st lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 The Hollies, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2026-01-30 | £398,433 |
| 7 The Hollies, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £443,000 | 2025-09-25 | £441,264 |
| 21 The Hollies, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-12-13 | £498,015 |
| 18 The Hollies, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-12-05 | £466,562 |
| 24 The Hollies, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-07-21 | £621,318 |
The percentage of retired residents living in E11 2SL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 62% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Full-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,214 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 | 3out of 4 | 258 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 650 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | - not rated | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,072 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 | 1,189 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,310 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 | 2,909 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,003 yd | Community school | 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 | 786 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SBK Independent School 203 Redbridge Lane East , Redbridge IG4 5DF | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| More Italy | 33 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Gezi Park Restaurant | 27 High Street | 163 yd | |
| The Larder | 39 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Provender | 17 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Buller and Rice | 6-7 Station Parade, High Street | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cuckfield Public House | 31 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Toby Carvery (Eagle) | 73 Hollybush Hill | 365 yd | |
| The Duke | 79 Nightingale Lane | 484 yd | |
| The Bull | 129 High Street | 594 yd | |
| The George Public House | The George, 159 High Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 25 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 35 High Street | 163 yd | |
| The Tiffin Tin | 4 Station Parade, High Street | 164 yd | |
| The Lighthouse Fish Bar | 8 Clock House Parade, High Street | 441 yd | |
| Best Wanstead Kebab House | 12 Woodbine Place | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | 65-67 High Street | 163 yd | |
| Co-op | 87 High Street | 383 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 157 High Street | 594 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall CAMBRIDGE PARK | 708 yd | |
| Drummond Lawn Tennis Club Nutter Lane | tennis courts | 935 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 | 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 264.79 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 264.79 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.