Short Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 4RH 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 Short Road, London, E11 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 4RQ, E11 4RL, E11 4RW, E11 4RG, E11 4RJ, E11 4PT, E11 4PU, E11 4RX, E11 4PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 4RH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 45% | 47.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 55% | 52.8% | -2.2% | 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 4RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.2% 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 | 43.8% | 51.2% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 13.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.7% | 33% | -12.7% | 44.2% | -11.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 58.1% | 47% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 40.8% | 11.3% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 9.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.8% | 21.2% | 7.4% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 9.4% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 50.9% | 17.1% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 23% | 1.8% | -21.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.7% 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 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 7.2% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 47.9% | 54.7% | 6.8% | 81.4% | -26.7% |
| Arab | 5.8% | 0.2% | -5.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 42.8% | 56.9% | 14.1% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 24.4% | 17.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 14% | 7.9% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 6.9% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 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 | 41.7% | 57.1% | 15.4% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.5% | 6% | -10.5% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 6.5% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 4.3% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 31% | 46.2% | -15.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short Road was 40.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Short Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 154th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Short Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £662,000 | 2023-10-18 | £704,839 |
| 17 Short Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2021-06-11 | £612,811 |
| 9 Short Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-02-14 | £591,158 |
| 10A Short Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-01-03 | £387,180 |
| 7 Short Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £551,000 | 2018-07-19 | £677,016 |
E11 4RH 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.
E11 4RH 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 582 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Academy Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Junior School Mayville Road , E11 4PJ | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Infants' School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Tomlinson Primary School Harrington Road , Leytonstone E11 4QN | 3out of 4 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 402 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 402 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 765 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 765 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 823 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,708 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,310 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,205 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 | 984 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,584 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,987 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 576 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CF Grill & Chill | 595 High Road Leytonstone | 254 yd | |
| Singburi | 593 High Road Leytonstone | 254 yd | |
| Kotora | Arch 254, Joseph Ray Road | 285 yd | |
| Flavaz Grill & Kitchen | 536 High Road | 298 yd | |
| Mattcup Roastery | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Tap | Unit 1, The Hitchcock Business Centre, Station Approach High Road Leytonstone | 249 yd | |
| Heathcote & Star | 344 Grove Green Road | 334 yd | |
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 338 yd | |
| The Plough & Harrow | 419 High Road Leytonstone | 598 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 575 High Road Leytonstone | 325 yd | |
| Kenssy Fried Chicken | 589 High Road Leytonstone | 327 yd | |
| Yat Sing | 316 Grove Green Road | 334 yd | |
| Red Camel/Honey l am Home | 552 High Road Leytonstone | 348 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 550 High Road | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 315 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 325 yd | |
| Iceland | 789-791 High Road Leytonstone | 529 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 14-15 Church Lane | 683 yd | |
| Tesco | 8 Gainsborough Road | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 359 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 371 yd |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 404 yd | |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Norlington School And Sixth Form NORLINGTON ROAD | 766 yd | |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 822 yd | |
| Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 865 yd |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 987 yd | |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 1,060 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 | 223.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.