Forest View is in Leytonstone, London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 3AP is located in the Leytonstone 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 View, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 3AR, E11 3AE, E11 3AW, E11 1HR, E11 3BE, E11 3AX, E11 3AJ, E11 3AN, E11 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E11 3AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 50.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52% | 49.7% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 3AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.1% 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 | 53.4% | 55.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 17.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.3% | 29.4% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 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 | 50.3% | 47.6% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 31.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 13.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.6% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 43.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 9% | 2.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 10.7% | 12% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 1.6% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 55.9% | 55.5% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 68% | 70.5% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 8.4% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 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 | 66.3% | 70.3% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 21.6% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 4.9% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 0.8% | -18.9% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 16.4% | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest View was 271.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 184.0% higher than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest View has the 10th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 54th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forest View, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-04-03 | £608,766 |
| 1 Forest View, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2016-02-11 | £634,500 |
| 5 Forest View, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2011-08-26 | £553,158 |
| 2 Forest View, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-05-30 | £610,789 |
| 3 Forest View, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-06-30 | £692,763 |
E11 3AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E11 3AP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 1,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,602 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 | - not rated | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | - not rated | 636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Junior School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 728 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 945 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,347 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,613 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Free schools | 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 | 698 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 1,135 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papi's Munchies at Rear of Northstar Pub | 24 Browning Road | 47 yd | |
| Flavours of India | 748 High Road Leytonstone | 83 yd | |
| Candy Floss Creperie | 734 High Road | 105 yd | |
| McDonald's | 865-873 High Road Leytonstone | 124 yd | |
| Red Fort | 875 High Road Leytonstone | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The North Star & Thai Kitchen | 24 Browning Road | 47 yd | |
| O'Neills | 762 High Road Leytonstone | 83 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone | 264 yd | |
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone | 347 yd | |
| The Birds | 692 High Road Leytonstone | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyardbbqz/Tex Bites | 710 High Road Leytonstone | 183 yd | |
| KFC | 638 High Road Leytonstone | 457 yd | |
| USA Chicken & Pizza | 29 Church Lane | 532 yd | |
| Subway | 19 Church Lane | 532 yd | |
| Panda Dim Sum | 767 High Road Leytonstone | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 245 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 532 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 610 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaminarayan Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BLAKE HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall CAMBRIDGE PARK | 840 yd | |
| Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLAKE HALL CRESCENT | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 944 yd | |
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 956 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.