Sansom Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 3HG is located in the Cann Hall 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 Sansom Road, London, E11 3HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 3QG, E11 3PE, E11 3PF, E11 3HD, E11 3HQ, E11 3EH, E11 3HF, E11 3PH, E11 4PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E11 3HG has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.1% 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 | 54.8% | 57.1% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 6.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 42.9% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -6.1% |
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 3HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 46.8% | 42.5% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 38.5% | 7.0% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 51.2% | 52.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 33.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 8.5% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 25.5% | 22.8% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 12.4% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.3% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 31.7% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -2.1% |
| Other | 12% | 3% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.5% 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 | 1.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 11.5% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 12.5% | 16.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 14.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 11.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 6.8% | 2.2% | -4.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 40.2% | 30.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -50.9% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 10% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
In this area, 55.7% 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 | 55.5% | 55.7% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 7.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 12.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.9% | 5.7% | -3.2% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.7% | 56.1% | 2.4% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 34.3% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 3.2% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.8% | 1.1% | -22.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.7% | 37.2% | -21.5% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 36.8% | 6.5% | 30.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sansom Road was 128.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% higher than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sansom Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 198th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 75.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 221 Sansom Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2024-07-10 | £383,174 |
| 221 Sansom Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-12-21 | £367,385 |
| 197 Sansom Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-10-25 | £286,150 |
| 131 Sansom Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,500 | 2023-07-31 | £339,368 |
| 181 Sansom Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-03-20 | £413,742 |
The percentage of student residents living in E11 3HG 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 | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,924 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 | 3,081 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Academy Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Junior School Mayville Road , E11 4PJ | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Infants' School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 453 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 | 389 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,203 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 | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,775 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 | 3,150 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,003 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,581 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 | 561 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,777 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 | 171 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exceline | 527-529 High Road Leytonstone | 171 yd | |
| URBN Lounge & Grill | 573 High Road Leytonstone | 173 yd | |
| T-bone Steakhouse | 579 High Road Leytonstone | 173 yd | |
| CF Grill & Chill | 595 High Road Leytonstone | 198 yd | |
| Singburi | 593 High Road Leytonstone | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 116 yd | |
| Leytonstone Tavern/Tavern Events | 119 Harrow Road | 261 yd | |
| Mammoth Tap | Unit 1, The Hitchcock Business Centre, Station Approach High Road Leytonstone | 311 yd | |
| The Plough & Harrow | 419 High Road Leytonstone | 442 yd | |
| The Rookwood Village | 314-316 Cann Hall Road | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sip & Waffle Express/Dessert Club/Dessert Kingdom | Arch 278-282, Lansdowne Road | 126 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 575 High Road Leytonstone | 171 yd | |
| Kenssy Fried Chicken | 589 High Road Leytonstone | 173 yd | |
| Chicks | 497 High Road | 302 yd | |
| Red Camel/Honey l am Home | 552 High Road Leytonstone | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 171 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 373 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 682 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 310 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 338 yd |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 388 yd | |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 515 yd |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 564 yd | |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 620 yd | |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 790 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 72.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.