Church Hill is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3BD 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 3BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3BQ, E17 9RY, E17 3BG, E17 4SH, E17 4SJ, E17 9SB, E17 9SG, E17 3BP, E17 9SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 3BD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52.1% | 49.5% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.5% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 3BD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 49.6% | 49.2% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 37.5% | 6.8% | 44.2% | -6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 0.8% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 46.2% | 51.4% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 29.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 17.4% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 4.7% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 50.2% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 14.2% | 7.7% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 4.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 4.9% | -5.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1% | -2.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 47.5% | 60.5% | 13.0% | 81.4% | -20.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 63.9% | 59.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 17.7% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 9% | 6.7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| 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 | 62.8% | 58.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 25.6% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.6% | 2.1% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 7.7% | 1.5% | 6.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 22.9% | 6.5% | 16.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Hill was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Hoe Street average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-09-20 | £687,576 |
| 87B Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-06-01 | £440,331 |
| 107 Church Hill, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2022-01-21 | £35,059 |
| 81 Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-10 | £675,518 |
| 65 Church Hill, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2020-02-05 | £1,186,216 |
E17 3BD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 3BD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,713 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 | 191 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,030 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 | 212 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 726 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,579 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 | 2,237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,387 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,636 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 | 1,397 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froth & Rind at St Mary's | 8 Church End | 205 yd | |
| FoodCycle Walthamstow | St Marys Welcome Centre, 8 Church End | 265 yd | |
| Creams Cafe Walthamstow | 4 Church Hill | 294 yd | |
| HAVEN Coffee | 76 St Mary Road | 389 yd | |
| Amalfi E17/Buns and Subs at The Nags Head Public House | 9 Orford Road | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 404 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 408 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 426 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 440 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 216 Hoe Street | 425 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 426 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 434 yd | |
| Subway | 214 Hoe Street | 434 yd | |
| World of Spice | 230 Hoe Street | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 500 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 518 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 652 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 83 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 452 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 491 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 697 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 736 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 746 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 796 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 906 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 914 yd | |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 926 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 | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.3% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 185.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.