Plantain Gardens is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E11 4YA is located in the Cathall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plantain Gardens, London, E11 4YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 4YB, E11 4YD, E11 4YP, E11 4LL, E11 4JQ, E11 4LS, E11 4LD, E11 4YH, E11 4JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E11 4YA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 55.4% | 53.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 44.6% | 46.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 4YA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% 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 | 54.1% | 55.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.4% | 25.6% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -18.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 43.2% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.7% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 16.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 21.2% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 10.1% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 33.7% | 14.3% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 11.7% | 2.2% | -9.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 23.2% | 19.5% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 15.4% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 28.8% | 24.7% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -56.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 64.4% | 66% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 14.2% | 14.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 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 | 64% | 66.3% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 30.5% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 0.2% | -25.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plantain Gardens was 105.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% higher than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plantain Gardens has the 35th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 260th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Plantain Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2015-05-19 | £592,112 |
| 20 Plantain Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2007-09-17 | £457,526 |
E11 4YA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E11 4YA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Unemployed | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Other | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,163 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 | 2,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,402 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 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Academy Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Junior School Mayville Road , E11 4PJ | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Infants' School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downsell Junior School Downsell Road , E15 2BS | - not rated | 513 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 | 822 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 937 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | - not rated | 937 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 2,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,386 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 | 2,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,077 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,241 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 | 895 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,469 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 | 798 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Montessori Preparatory School Drapers Fields Old Pavilion , E15 2DD | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eel & Pie House | 481a High Road Leytonstone | 288 yd | |
| Coffee Garden | 473 High Road Leytonstone | 288 yd | |
| Defne | 471 High Road Leytonstone | 288 yd | |
| Titanic Kitchen & Lounge | 469 High Road Leytonstone | 288 yd | |
| Mora Restaurant | 487 High Road Leytonstone | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough & Harrow | 419 High Road Leytonstone | 288 yd | |
| The Birkbeck Tavern | The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road | 329 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 375 yd | |
| The Bell | 468 High Road Leytonstone | 547 yd | |
| Mammoth Tap | Unit 1, The Hitchcock Business Centre, Station Approach High Road Leytonstone | 733 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Hut | 479a High Road Leytonstone | 288 yd | |
| Ivy's Tiny Tea | 1 Cowley Court, West Street | 299 yd | |
| Bombay Kebab Original | 465 High Road Leytonstone | 306 yd | |
| Chicks | 497 High Road | 345 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | 353 High Road Leytonstone | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 482 yd | |
| Continental Food Exchange | 647-661 High Road Leytonstone | 823 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 829 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 934 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 401-407 High Road Leyton | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 221 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 301 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 338 yd |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 822 yd | |
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 896 yd | |
| Connaught School For Girls CONNAUGHT ROAD | 940 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 948 yd |
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 1,051 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.