Hoe Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3AL 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 Hoe Street, London, E17 3AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3AY, E17 7JJ, E17 3AP, E17 7BF, E17 3AX, E17 7JU, E17 9RB, E17 3RY, E17 9RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 3AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 E17 3AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 51.3% | 56.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) 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 | 49.8% | 59.1% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.8% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 54.5% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 15% | 4.4% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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 | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 16.5% | 9.5% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 52.9% | 57.3% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 46.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 25.4% | 20.7% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 4% | -9.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 15.5% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 14.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.2% | 46.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 20.5% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 18.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 4.5% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 18.3% | 0.9% | 17.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoe Street was 20.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hoe Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-05-28 | £878,415 |
| 159A Hoe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-05-27 | £394,265 |
| 159B Hoe Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-03-25 | £394,424 |
| 141 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2022-01-19 | £810,005 |
| 155 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-03-01 | £604,863 |
E17 3AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
E17 3AL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 3AL 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 | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,525 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 | 2out of 4 | 539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School 80 Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 890 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 | 404 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,572 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 | 1,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,533 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,030 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 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,420 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 280 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 853 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 1,118 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Handroll | 169 Hoe Street | 2 yd | |
| Golden Rustic Deli Ltd | 228 Hoe Street | 42 yd | |
| Cafe Chaii | 234 Hoe Street | 42 yd | |
| Sultan Kitchen | 254 Hoe Street | 69 yd | |
| McDonalds | 258-260 Hoe Street | 69 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 69 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 259 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 338 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 403 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokeys | 218 Hoe Street | 38 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 42 yd | |
| Subway | 214 Hoe Street | 42 yd | |
| World of Spice | 230 Hoe Street | 42 yd | |
| CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 216 Hoe Street | 48 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 69 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 121 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 251 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 375 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 705 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 344 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 437 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 530 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 834 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 849 yd |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 1,091 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 | 72.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.5% |
| 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 | 27.1% |
| Median download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.