Prospect Hill is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3EW 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 Prospect Hill, London, E17 3EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3EP, E17 3EZ, E17 3EL, E17 3EN, E17 3EG, E17 3EH, E17 3EQ, E17 3ER, E17 9RX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 3EW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 56.7% | 52.3% | -4.4% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 43.3% | 47.7% | 4.4% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48% | 41.1% | -6.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 32% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 11.4% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 10.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47% | 42.3% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 28.2% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 22.1% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around E17 3EW this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 32.6% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 8.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 33.2% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.3% | -9.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 6.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 61.4% | 54% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 67% | 59.4% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 14.1% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 8.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 60.2% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 26.6% | 23.5% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 1.9% | -8.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.2% | 4.8% | -11.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Hill was 57.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.7% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Prospect Hill has the 25th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 250th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 31 Nash House Prospect Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-04-13 | £357,645 |
| Flat 33 Nash House Prospect Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2006-03-31 | £298,710 |
| Flat 28 Nash House Prospect Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2005-12-22 | £306,968 |
| Flat 31 Nash House Prospect Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2004-12-22 | £299,979 |
| Flat 28 Nash House Prospect Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2003-12-12 | £253,356 |
E17 3EW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 24 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 456 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Shernhall Street , E17 3EA | - not rated | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 2out of 4 | 319 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 | 323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wood Street , Walthamstow E17 3JX | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Nursery and Infant School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,832 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 | 471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 4,718 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 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 407 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 917 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 1,050 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Bloom Cafe | 47 Shernhall Street | 167 yd | |
| YMCA | Ymca Hostel, 642 Forest Road | 318 yd | |
| Froth & Rind at St Mary's | 8 Church End | 387 yd | |
| FoodCycle Walthamstow | St Marys Welcome Centre, 8 Church End | 396 yd | |
| Forest Tandoori/Mughals | 102 Wood Street | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 296 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 421 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 421 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 433 yd | |
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Fusion | 23 Shernhall Street | 167 yd | |
| Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked | 23 Shernhall Street | 167 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 421 yd | |
| Anton’s Art Atelier | Unit 23 & 24 Antique City, 98-100a Wood Street | 437 yd | |
| The Coven of Wiches | Unit M38, 98-100a Wood Street | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 547 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 571 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 836 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 873 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 192 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 319 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 342 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 360 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 421 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 503 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 626 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 736 yd |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 818 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 822 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 | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.