Harold Road is in Leytonstone, London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 4QX is located in the Leytonstone 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 Harold Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 4QY, E11 4TE, E11 4TD, E11 4QT, E11 4RX, E11 4RZ, E11 4RU, E11 4TB, E11 4TF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E11 4QX 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 | 44.3% | 50.7% | 6.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 55.7% | 49.3% | -6.4% | 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 4QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.1% 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 | 54.7% | 58.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 20.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 28.6% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 44.9% | 5.3% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 34.7% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.3% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 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.
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 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 17.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.4% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 49.7% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| Other | 11.2% | 3.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.9% 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 | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 11.9% | 9.7% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 45.4% | 56.9% | 11.5% | 81.4% | -24.5% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 54.4% | 60.8% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 18.5% | 19% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 7.7% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 61% | 9.3% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 21.4% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 6.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.4% | 2% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harold Road was 600.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 527.5% higher than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Harold Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Cann Hall and the 13th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 171.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Harold Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2024-07-22 | £846,076 |
| 51 Harold Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £768,000 | 2022-10-31 | £791,341 |
| First Floor Flat 79A Harold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-09-29 | £484,286 |
| 77 Harold Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,300 | 2022-04-21 | £412,040 |
| 7 Harold Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2022-03-23 | £862,505 |
E11 4QX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4QX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Information and communication | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Davies Lane Primary School Davies Lane , Leytonstone E11 3DR | 4out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport School Newport Road , E10 6PJ | 4out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gwyn Jones Primary School Hainault Road , E11 1EU | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 123 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,367 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 | 1,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,331 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,228 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,858 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 | 922 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 2,113 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattcup Roastery | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 221 yd | |
| George's Cafe | 665 High Road Leytonstone | 221 yd | |
| Zaraza | 715 High Road Leytonstone | 221 yd | |
| Leytonstone Spice | 639 High Road Leytonstone | 221 yd | |
| Kotora | Arch 254, Joseph Ray Road | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Tap | Unit 1, The Hitchcock Business Centre, Station Approach High Road Leytonstone | 247 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 342 yd | |
| Leytonstone Ex Servicemens Club | 2b Harvey Road | 495 yd | |
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 496 yd | |
| Red Lion | 640 High Road Leytonstone | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizza | 550 High Road | 254 yd | |
| Red Camel/Honey l am Home | 552 High Road Leytonstone | 254 yd | |
| Panda Dim Sum | 767 High Road Leytonstone | 265 yd | |
| Yat Sing | 316 Grove Green Road | 342 yd | |
| USA Chicken & Pizza | 29 Church Lane | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 221 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 265 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 411 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 257 yd | |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 620 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 633 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 743 yd | |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 935 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.