Downsell Road is in London and in Barking And Dagenham district. E15 2BS is located in the Cann Hall 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 Downsell Road, London, E15 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E15 2BD, E15 2BE, E15 2AX, E15 2BT, E15 2AU, E11 4JE, E11 4HT, E15 2DN, E15 2BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E15 2BS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 50.6% | 52.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 E15 2BS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 57.1% | 53.4% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 30.9% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.5% | -2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 49.8% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.4% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13.3% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.1% | 25.9% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 9.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 40% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 11.9% | 5.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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 | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 7.4% | 1.6% | -5.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 50.6% | 52.8% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 62.6% | 51.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 26.1% | 15.0% | 6.1% | 20.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 3.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 10.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.7% | 51.5% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 26.1% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 6.6% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 21.6% | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Downsell Road was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.9% lower than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Downsell Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Cann Hall and the 281st lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Downsell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £622,100 | 2025-03-20 | £651,347 |
| 157 Downsell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-02-12 | £620,167 |
| First Floor Flat 159 Downsell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-03-10 | £384,249 |
| 159 Downsell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2021-12-20 | £409,994 |
| 123 Downsell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £541,000 | 2021-06-29 | £632,054 |
The percentage of student residents living in E15 2BS 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downsell Primary School Downsell Road , Leyton E15 2BS | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School Elsham Road , Leytonstone E11 3JH | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colegrave Primary School Henniker Road , E15 1JY | 4out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maryland Primary School Gurney Road , E15 1SL | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayville Primary School Lincoln Street , E11 4PZ | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,819 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 3,649 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,543 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 2,383 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 | 395 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 782 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Circus Theatre Square , Stratford E15 1BX | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WFDRC Snack Bar | 90 Crownfield Road | 162 yd | |
| Blancos Cafe | 285 High Road Leytonstone | 330 yd | |
| New Graces Chinese Restaurant | 299 High Road Leytonstone | 330 yd | |
| Yume | 293 High Road | 330 yd | |
| Gray | 297 High Road Leytonstone | 334 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birkbeck Tavern | The Birkbeck Tavern, 45 Langthorne Road | 362 yd | |
| Leyton Star | 116 High Road Leyton | 446 yd | |
| Leyton House Working Mens Club And Institute | Leyton House Working Mens Club, 200 Chandos Road | 478 yd | |
| The Plough & Harrow | 419 High Road Leytonstone | 704 yd | |
| The Northcote | 110 Grove Green Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 247 High Road Leytonstone | 330 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 279 High Road Leytonstone | 330 yd | |
| Bombay Night/Vegan Night | 228 High Road Leytonstone | 360 yd | |
| MrBakey | 218 High Road Leytonstone | 363 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 70 High Road Leyton | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda Superstore, 1 Leyton Mills, Marshall Road | 719 yd | |
| Tesco | 99 - 105 Leytonstone Road, Stratford | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Supermarket Ltd, 297-299 High Road Leyton | 960 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 75 Celebration Avenue, Stratford | 998 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drapers Sports Ground DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND DRAPERS SPORTS GROUND GORDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (London Leyton Mills) 6 LEYTON MILLS 6 LEYTON MILLS MARSHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Chobham Academy CHEERING LANE | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 780 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Leytonstone Leisure Centre CATHALL ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 852 yd |
| Mayville Primary School LINCOLN STREET | artificial grass pitch | 878 yd |
| Better Gym (East Village Stratford) CHEERING LANE | health and fitness suite | 898 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 194.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 109.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.