Odessa Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E7 9DY 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 Odessa Road, London, E7 9DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E7 9DX, E7 0AN, E7 9EA, E7 0AW, E7 9EB, E7 0AP, E7 9EQ, E7 9EG, E7 0AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E7 9DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.6% 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 | 53.9% | 55.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 4.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 44.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -4.6% |
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 E7 9DY, 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 | 41.1% | 55.2% | 14.1% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 30.3% | -9.3% | 44.2% | -13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 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 | 48.2% | 55.4% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 29.6% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 10.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 18.8% | 15.6% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 9.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 11.7% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 38.5% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 14.9% | 6.3% | -8.6% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.5% 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 | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 15.8% | 2.2% | -13.6% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 11.8% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| White | 37% | 46.5% | 9.5% | 81.4% | -34.9% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 54.9% | 61.2% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 19% | 10.2% | 6.1% | 12.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 14.8% | 3% | -11.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.6% | 8.6% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 9.9% | 7.8% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 61.2% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 25.7% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 3.7% | -7.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 2.2% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.5% | 37.2% | -8.7% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Odessa Road was 41.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.7% lower than the Cann Hall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Odessa Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 76 local areas in Cann Hall and the 159th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 216 Odessa Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2025-09-26 | £622,584 |
| 254C Odessa Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2025-03-21 | £174,299 |
| 242 Odessa Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-08-25 | £531,872 |
| 180A Odessa Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2022-12-02 | £377,412 |
| 182 Odessa Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-07-06 | £594,505 |
E7 9DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E7 9DY 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 | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 1,438 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 | 2,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cann Hall Junior School Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cann Hall Infants' School Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | - not rated | 300 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School Elsham Road , Leytonstone E11 3JH | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Odessa Infant School Wellington Road , E7 9BY | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' CofE Junior School Tower Hamlets Road , Forest Gate E7 9DA | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 482 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , Stratford E15 4LP | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sarah Bonnell School Deanery Road , E15 4LP | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,865 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,270 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 | 2,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,043 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 300 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 581 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sansom Road PRU 8 Sansom Road , Leytonstone E11 3HE | - not rated | 811 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education Links 90 Chandos Road , Stratford E15 1TT | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hafs Academy Unit 3 , 26 Maryland Road E15 1JW | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Gurney School Knox Road , Forest Gate E7 9HW | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Can Club | Arch 361, Winchelsea Road | 271 yd | |
| Big Boy Burgers | 225 Cann Hall Road | 294 yd | |
| The Farm Community Kitchen | 102 Cann Hall Road | 331 yd | |
| El Cafecito/Belle Juin | Cann Hall Park, 250 Cann Hall Road | 353 yd | |
| S&G's Culinary Kitchen at The Holly Tree | 141 Dames Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wanstead Tap Ltd | Arch 352, Winchelsea Road | 271 yd | |
| The Holly Tree Public House | 141 Dames Road | 383 yd | |
| The Rookwood Village | 314-316 Cann Hall Road | 431 yd | |
| Leytonstone Tavern/Tavern Events | 119 Harrow Road | 609 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds Public House | The Fox And Hounds, 178 Forest Lane | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wanstead Kitchen | 93 Pevensey Road | 172 yd | |
| Odessa Tandoori | 159 Odessa Road, Forest Gate | 221 yd | |
| The Rotisserie Company | Arch 360, Winchelsea Road | 271 yd | |
| LDF Chicken | 249 Cann Hall Road | 283 yd | |
| Cann Hall Deen And Education Trust | Cann Hall Mosque, 145 Cann Hall Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 567-569 High Road Leytonstone | 947 yd | |
| Tesco | 28 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buxton School CANN HALL ROAD | 296 yd | |
| Cann Hall Methodist Church Hall Cann Hall Road | 354 yd | |
| Buxton School (Closed) TERLING CLOSE | 484 yd | |
| Forest Lane Park FOREST LANE PARK FOREST LANE PARK MAGPIE CLOSE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Wanstead Flats (Harrow Road) ACACIA ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Forest Gate Community School FOREST LANE | artificial grass pitch | 808 yd |
| Cathall Leisure Centre (Closed) Harrow Green Library Harrow Green Library Cathall Road | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Muscle Hut Gym HIGH ROAD LEYTONSTONE | health and fitness suite | 863 yd |
| Immortals Gym (Closed) 7-9 7-9 Sebert Road | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| Durning Hall DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE DURNING HALL COMMUNITY CENTRE EARLHAM GROVE | 939 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 | 175 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 204.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 57.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 400 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.