Thornton Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 4DH 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 Thornton Road, London, E11 4DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 4DQ, E11 4DF, E11 4DX, E11 4DG, E11 4DS, E11 4BX, E11 4EN, E11 4DU, E11 4BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E11 4DH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 50.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.2% | 49.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 4DH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 50.3% | 48.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 39.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 48.9% | 53.4% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.6% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 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 53.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 15% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 53.1% | 15.6% | 33.8% | 19.3% |
| Other | 11.6% | 2.1% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.1% 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 | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.4% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 0.9% | -4.1% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 48.1% | 52.1% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -29.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 55.8% | 57.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 14% | 19.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 2.1% | -5.0% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 14.4% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 57.5% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -25.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 19.8% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 10.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 10.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 7.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.8% | 4.5% | -15.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 26.4% | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornton Road was 37.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.8% lower than the Grove Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornton Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Grove Green and the 124th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2018-07-26 | £564,131 |
| 9 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2016-09-06 | £688,858 |
| 3 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2012-02-24 | £612,459 |
| 5 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2006-11-06 | £286,636 |
| 2 Thornton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2006-03-21 | £736,550 |
E11 4DH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,762 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,846 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 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dawlish Primary School Jesse Road , E10 6NN | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 923 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 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 455 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,492 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 | 1,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,114 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 | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,149 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,541 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 | 436 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 697 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,577 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krapow at The Heathcote | 344 Grove Green Road | 217 yd | |
| Unity Cafe | 8 Richmond Road | 263 yd | |
| Filly Brook | Drill Hall, 392 Grove Green Road | 376 yd | |
| Sireli at Filly Brook | Drill Hall, 392 Grove Green Road | 376 yd | |
| Albert & Francis | 153 Francis Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 217 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 430 yd | |
| Mammoth Tap | Unit 1, The Hitchcock Business Centre, Station Approach High Road Leytonstone | 579 yd | |
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 647 yd | |
| The Plough & Harrow | 419 High Road Leytonstone | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yat Sing | 316 Grove Green Road | 217 yd | |
| Happy Valley | 6 Richmond Road | 263 yd | |
| Chris's Fish Bar | 165 Francis Road | 490 yd | |
| Pizza on Demand | 206 Francis Road | 515 yd | |
| Dreamhouse Records | 177 Francis Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 614 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 628 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 742 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 814 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 409 yd | |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 505 yd | |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 568 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Leyton Sports Ground LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND LEYTON YOUTH SPORTS GROUND HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 291.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.