North Birkbeck Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 4JG is located in the Cathall 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 North Birkbeck Road, London, E11 4JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 4JF, E11 4HZ, E11 4JY, E11 4HY, E11 4JL, E11 4HL, E11 4JH, E11 4HR, E11 4JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 4JG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 42.7% | 47.6% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 57.3% | 52.4% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 4JG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.9% 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 | 58.7% | 56.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 19.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 28.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44.3% | 45.4% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 12% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 23.8% | 25.8% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -7.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 39.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 16.6% | 4.8% | -11.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.2% 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 | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% | 11.6% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 5.1% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 49% | 60.2% | 11.2% | 81.4% | -21.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, just 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45% | 41.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| European Union | 21.9% | 30.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 24.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 11.4% | -5.6% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.6% | 41.7% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 25.8% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.3% | 17.2% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 14.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 9.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.2% | 3.9% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9.8% | 1.5% | 8.3% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Birkbeck Road was 124.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% higher than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Birkbeck Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 209th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18D North Birkbeck Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-03 | £332,348 |
| 24 North Birkbeck Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-07-07 | £638,182 |
| Flat B 18 North Birkbeck Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2019-05-24 | £353,012 |
| Flat C 18 North Birkbeck Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-03-06 | £324,104 |
| 18A North Birkbeck Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2019-02-21 | £457,764 |
E11 4JG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 137 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 27 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,186 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 | 2,704 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsell Junior School Downsell Road , E15 2BS | - not rated | 318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Academy Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Junior School Mayville Road , E11 4PJ | - not rated | 525 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 973 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,034 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,225 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 | 1,010 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 749 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofra Hasjane | 339 High Road Leytonstone | 382 yd | |
| Restaurant Ambassador | 270 High Road | 425 yd | |
| Eel & Pie House | 481a High Road Leytonstone | 439 yd | |
| Coffee Garden | 473 High Road Leytonstone | 439 yd | |
| Defne | 471 High Road Leytonstone | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birkbeck Tavern | The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road | 99 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 436 yd | |
| The Plough & Harrow | 419 High Road Leytonstone | 439 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 550 yd | |
| Wine Bar & More | 267 High Road Leyton | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 353 High Road Leytonstone | 382 yd | |
| Pizza Tow | 357-359 High Road | 392 yd | |
| Kome Express | 268 High Road | 427 yd | |
| Bamboo Hut | 479a High Road Leytonstone | 439 yd | |
| Bombay Kebab Original | 465 High Road Leytonstone | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 703 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 735 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 737 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 958 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 440 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 444 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 524 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 748 yd |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 974 yd | |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 1,011 yd | |
| Matchroom Stadium (Leyton Orient Fc) MATCHROOM STADIUM MATCHROOM STADIUM BRISBANE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.