Richmond Road is in Leytonstone, London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 4BU is located in the Grove Green 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 Richmond Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 4BX, E11 4BH, E11 4DQ, E11 4BQ, E11 4DG, E11 4BJ, E11 4BE, E11 4BP, E11 4BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E11 4BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 4BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 42.9% | 43.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 38.3% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 47.4% | 52.2% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 57.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 16.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 5.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 8.1% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.6% | 57.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 23.7% |
| Other | 15.6% | 2.3% | -13.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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 | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 8.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 7.6% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 55.5% | 57% | 1.5% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 62.1% | 61.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.2% | 61.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 26.3% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 3.1% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Road was 45.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.4% lower than the Grove Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Richmond Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Grove Green and the 171st lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2023-02-21 | £830,851 |
| 80 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2021-11-25 | £858,772 |
| 44 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2020-06-11 | £856,018 |
| 64 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2018-10-12 | £913,913 |
| 64 Richmond Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2010-06-25 | £705,707 |
E11 4BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
E11 4BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 154 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,325 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,162 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,956 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,289 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,639 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 | 401 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 614 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 2,090 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Cafe | 8 Richmond Road | 173 yd | |
| Krapow at The Heathcote | 344 Grove Green Road | 216 yd | |
| Filly Brook | Drill Hall, 392 Grove Green Road | 309 yd | |
| Sireli at Filly Brook | Drill Hall, 392 Grove Green Road | 309 yd | |
| Albert & Francis | 153 Francis Road | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 216 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 521 yd | |
| Mammoth Tap | Unit 1, The Hitchcock Business Centre, Station Approach High Road Leytonstone | 693 yd | |
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 795 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley | 6 Richmond Road | 173 yd | |
| Yat Sing | 316 Grove Green Road | 216 yd | |
| Chris's Fish Bar | 165 Francis Road | 416 yd | |
| Pizza on Demand | 206 Francis Road | 448 yd | |
| Dreamhouse Records | 177 Francis Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 728 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 766 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 781 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 809 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 347 yd | |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 395 yd | |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,052 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 1,089 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.