Hoe Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3AY is located in the High 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 3AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7BF, E17 3AL, E17 7JJ, E17 7JU, E17 3AX, E17 3AP, E17 7FD, E17 3RY, E17 7FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 3AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.2% | 47.8% | 5.6% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 57.8% | 52.2% | -5.6% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 3AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 55.1% | 47.2% | -7.9% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 38.1% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 48.9% | 48.5% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 38.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 22.8% | 12.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 8.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 47.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 19.6% | 3.9% | -15.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 3.5% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 45.9% | 42.6% | -3.3% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3% | 8.7% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, just 37.2% 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 | 34.5% | 37.2% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| European Union | 27.4% | 23.1% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 19.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.4% 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 | 34.3% | 37.2% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 29.4% | 16.5% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.3% | 15.5% | -5.8% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.9% | 10.6% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 7.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.9% | 76.7% | -27.8% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 28.2% | 6.5% | 21.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hoe Street was 1954.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 804.1% higher than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hoe Street has the highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 410.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-02-11 | £439,158 |
| 236 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £7,500 | 2021-07-02 | £8,098 |
| 212 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2021-03-18 | £696,514 |
| 226 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2020-08-14 | £1,111 |
| 216 Hoe Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-03-11 | £707,790 |
E17 3AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,918 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,642 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 | 620 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 547 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,774 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 | 1,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,190 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 | 2,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,048 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,524 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rustic Deli Ltd | 228 Hoe Street | 6 yd | |
| Cafe Chaii | 234 Hoe Street | 6 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 169 Hoe Street | 36 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | The Scene, Cleveland Place, 269 High Street | 73 yd | |
| Sultan Kitchen | 254 Hoe Street | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 77 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 274 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 320 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 433 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokeys | 218 Hoe Street | 1 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 6 yd | |
| Subway | 214 Hoe Street | 6 yd | |
| World of Spice | 230 Hoe Street | 6 yd | |
| CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 216 Hoe Street | 22 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 77 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 127 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 220 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 345 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 673 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 468 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 495 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 865 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 866 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,020 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 | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 32.3% |
| 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 | 67.7% |
| Median download speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.