Bushwood is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 3AY 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 Bushwood, London, E11 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 3AX, E11 3AE, E11 3BL, E11 3AR, E11 3AP, E11 3BY, E11 3BH, E11 3BX, E11 3BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E11 3AY 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 3AY, 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 Bushwood was 271.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 183.5% higher than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bushwood has the 8th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Cann Hall and the 53rd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Bushwood, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-02-11 | £541,680 |
| Flat 2 9 Bushwood, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-06-05 | £430,444 |
| 1 Bushwood, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,065,000 | 2018-10-24 | £1,314,415 |
| 4 Bushwood, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £454,499 | 2017-05-22 | £499,518 |
| Flat 1 9 Bushwood, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2016-05-03 | £580,775 |
E11 3AY 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 3AY 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,658 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 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 712 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School Hainault Road , E11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,490 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 | 1,618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,935 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,683 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 | 1,562 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,920 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,657 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,831 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | 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 | 174 yd | |
| Flavours of India | 748 High Road Leytonstone | 275 yd | |
| Candy Floss Creperie | 734 High Road | 287 yd | |
| Pizza Di Legno | 722 High Road Leytonstone | 313 yd | |
| McDonald's | 865-873 High Road Leytonstone | 326 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The North Star & Thai Kitchen | 24 Browning Road | 174 yd | |
| O'Neills | 762 High Road Leytonstone | 275 yd | |
| The Walnut Tree | 857-861 High Road Leytonstone | 417 yd | |
| Leytonstone Ex Servicemens Club | 2b Harvey Road | 446 yd | |
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| backyardbbqz/Tex Bites | 710 High Road Leytonstone | 340 yd | |
| KFC | 638 High Road Leytonstone | 538 yd | |
| USA Chicken & Pizza | 29 Church Lane | 653 yd | |
| Subway | 19 Church Lane | 653 yd | |
| Panda Dim Sum | 767 High Road Leytonstone | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 426 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 653 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 667 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swaminarayan Sports Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND BLAKE HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLAKE HALL CRESCENT | tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall CAMBRIDGE PARK | 809 yd | |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 1,046 yd | |
| Wanstead And Snaresbrook Cricket Club OVERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,049 yd |
| Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.