Marlowe Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3HJ is located in the Wood Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marlowe Road, London, E17 3HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3LX, E17 3GS, E17 3JJ, E17 3HE, E17 3PB, E17 3JL, E17 3LS, E17 3NX, E17 3GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 3HJ has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 50.4% | 56.1% | 5.7% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 43.9% | -5.7% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 3HJ, 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 | 42.9% | 49.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 34% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 9.9% | 3.6% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.9% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) 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 | 48.2% | 52.3% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 32.9% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 8.3% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 23% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 11% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 12% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 36.7% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 12.6% | 2.6% | -10.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.8% 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 | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 8.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 5.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 22.1% | 22.2% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 19.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 8.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 32.4% | 30.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -50.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
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 | 51.8% | 59.4% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 8.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 18% | 15.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.5% | 9% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.1% | 59.5% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 31.4% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 2.1% | -11.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 1.6% | -23.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 36.2% | 6.5% | 29.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlowe Road was 213.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.0% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marlowe Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 83rd highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.

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 103 Northwood Tower, 71 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,500 | 2016-01-28 | £272,384 |
| Flat 103 Northwood Tower, 71 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2007-02-28 | £232,912 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 3HJ 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,486 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Junior School Wood Street , Walthamstow E17 3JX | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Nursery and Infant School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 400 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Junior School Shernhall Street , E17 3EA | - not rated | 400 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 | 717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,597 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 | 5,164 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 | 2,384 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,879 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,279 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,632 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 | 64 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 947 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend + Roast at Wood Street Library | 1 Troubridge Square | 46 yd | |
| Maiger | 167a Wood Street | 72 yd | |
| Moonlight Cafe | 143 Wood Street | 72 yd | |
| Dudley's | 145 Wood Street | 87 yd | |
| Old Station Yard Cafe | The Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 167 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 167 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 216 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 242 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 72 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 72 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 167 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 209 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 465 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 904 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 236 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 333 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 345 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 375 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 435 yd | |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 665 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 692 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 744 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 748 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.