Church Hill is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3AD is located in the Hoe Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Hill, London, E17 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3AB, E17 3AA, E17 3RY, E17 3AG, E17 4RT, E17 3BA, E17 3BS, E17 3BE, E17 4EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 3AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.4% | 51% | 6.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 55.6% | 49% | -6.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 E17 3AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 47.2% | 54.3% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 30.6% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.4% | 53.4% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 40% | 31.6% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 11.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 13.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 8.2% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 49.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 15.6% |
| Other | 14% | 7.1% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 24.4% | 18.8% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 16.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 46.5% | 49% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 46.2% | 56.3% | 10.1% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 22.2% | 20.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.2% | 9.7% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 45.1% | 56% | 10.9% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 10.5% | 21.4% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 11.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 3.5% | -19.0% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Hill was 277.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.5% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Hill has the 6th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 52nd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Church Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,027,000 | 2024-06-20 | £1,131,422 |
| 91B Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £496,000 | 2020-09-24 | £543,983 |
| 91B Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2014-07-31 | £578,610 |
E17 3AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 993 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,271 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Cafe Walthamstow | 4 Church Hill | 48 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | The Scene, Cleveland Place, 269 High Street | 107 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | Unit 4B, The Scene, 202 Hoe Street | 109 yd | |
| Tonkotsu | Unit 4a, The Scene, 202 Hoe Street | 109 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 169 Hoe Street | 129 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 199 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 248 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 380 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 422 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 216 Hoe Street | 122 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 136 yd | |
| Subway | 214 Hoe Street | 136 yd | |
| World of Spice | 230 Hoe Street | 136 yd | |
| Smokeys | 218 Hoe Street | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 199 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 251 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 344 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 468 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 609 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 367 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 436 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 597 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 728 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 764 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 917 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 967 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 991 yd | |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,056 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,070 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.