South Birkbeck Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 4JY is located in the Cathall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Birkbeck Road, London, E11 4JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 4HZ, E11 4JH, E11 4HY, E11 4JL, E11 4JF, E11 4JG, E11 4JQ, E11 4HL, E11 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E11 4JY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents 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 | 50.4% | 54.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 45.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 4JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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% | 50.8% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 29.6% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 7.9% | 3.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 50.4% | 50.2% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 35% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 11% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 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 | 18.1% | 20% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 39% | 6.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 17.7% | 5.5% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.9% 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 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 5.8% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.8% | 7% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 53.8% | 54.9% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -26.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 50.8% | 52.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 22.2% | 23.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 17.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.6% | 53.1% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 30.2% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 9.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.4% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.4% | 3.4% | -18.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Birkbeck Road was 42.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.5% lower than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South Birkbeck Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 165th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 South Birkbeck Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2007-12-03 | £675,444 |
E11 4JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,078 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 | 2,634 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,559 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 | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School Elsham Road , Leytonstone E11 3JH | 3out of 4 | 460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Academy Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 497 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 | 889 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 1,175 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,316 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 | 2,149 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,004 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,294 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 | 915 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,238 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 | 679 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 787 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 945 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,035 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 | 274 yd | |
| Restaurant Ambassador | 270 High Road | 317 yd | |
| Eel & Pie House | 481a High Road Leytonstone | 368 yd | |
| Coffee Garden | 473 High Road Leytonstone | 368 yd | |
| Defne | 471 High Road Leytonstone | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birkbeck Tavern | The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road | 168 yd | |
| The Plough & Harrow | 419 High Road Leytonstone | 368 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 523 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 607 yd | |
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 353 High Road Leytonstone | 274 yd | |
| Pizza Tow | 357-359 High Road | 284 yd | |
| Kome Express | 268 High Road | 319 yd | |
| Bamboo Hut | 479a High Road Leytonstone | 368 yd | |
| Bombay Kebab Original | 465 High Road Leytonstone | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 669 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 818 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 842 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 1,039 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 371 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 496 yd |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 890 yd | |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 915 yd | |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 1,091 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.