Cookes Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 3EF is located in the Cann Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cookes Close, London, E11 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 3EN, E11 3EY, E11 3EX, E11 3EW, E11 3EJ, E11 3DL, E11 3DJ, E11 3EZ, E11 3ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 3EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 52.5% | 48.6% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 51.4% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 3EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 47% | 51.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 34.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46.2% | 43.1% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.2% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 13.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 39.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 14.8% | 4.4% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 27% | 15.5% | 2.7% | 24.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 8% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 56.9% | 48.9% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 57.7% | 59.4% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 14.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 7.5% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 14.1% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.5% | 59.4% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 31.5% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 3.1% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.6% | 1.2% | -19.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.1% | 37.2% | -8.1% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Muslim | 35.7% | 6.5% | 29.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cookes Close was 162.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% higher than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cookes Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 127th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Cookes Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £291,000 | 2022-12-01 | £287,247 |
| 20 Cookes Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,200 | 2022-03-28 | £144,307 |
| 6 Cookes Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2022-01-14 | £279,582 |
| 15 Cookes Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-04-23 | £526,500 |
| 6 Cookes Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2019-04-26 | £272,146 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davies Lane Junior School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 287 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | - not rated | 287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 575 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Academy Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 464 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,267 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 | 2,061 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,989 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 | 3,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,515 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 | 645 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 142 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 1,367 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent School 59 Cambridge Park , Wanstead E11 2PR | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavaz Grill & Kitchen | 536 High Road | 253 yd | |
| CF Grill & Chill | 595 High Road Leytonstone | 310 yd | |
| Singburi | 593 High Road Leytonstone | 310 yd | |
| Kotora | Arch 254, Joseph Ray Road | 314 yd | |
| Mattcup Roastery | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Tap | Unit 1, The Hitchcock Business Centre, Station Approach High Road Leytonstone | 322 yd | |
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 331 yd | |
| Leytonstone Tavern/Tavern Events | 119 Harrow Road | 351 yd | |
| The Rookwood Village | 314-316 Cann Hall Road | 635 yd | |
| Leytonstone Ex Servicemens Club | 2b Harvey Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sip & Waffle Express/Dessert Club/Dessert Kingdom | Arch 278-282, Lansdowne Road | 126 yd | |
| Red Camel/Honey l am Home | 552 High Road Leytonstone | 289 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 550 High Road | 292 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 575 High Road Leytonstone | 395 yd | |
| Kenssy Fried Chicken | 589 High Road Leytonstone | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 321 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 395 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 565 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 789 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 337 yd |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 462 yd | |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 575 yd |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 632 yd | |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 798 yd | |
| Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB ALDERSBROOK LAWN TENNIS CLUB BLAKE HALL CRESCENT | tennis courts | 939 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.