Marlowe Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3HQ 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 3HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3HG, E17 3HD, E17 3HH, E17 3HE, E17 3HA, E17 3EY, E17 3JL, E17 3JQ, E17 3JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 3HQ is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 49.1% | 46.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 53.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 3HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 43.7% | 47.6% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 28% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 19.5% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 17.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 3.7% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 45.7% | 42.6% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 21% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 14.8% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 16% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 29.6% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 12.6% | 1.2% | -11.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 7.1% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 7.1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
| Black African | 22.3% | 22.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 19.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 7.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 7.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 7.8% |
| White | 34.8% | 15% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -66.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 7.1% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 51.8% 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 | 54% | 51.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 10.6% | 2.1% | -8.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.9% | 14.2% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 8.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 7.8% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 6.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 51.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 42.3% | 37.6% | 9.8% | 32.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 0% | -7.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 2.1% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 4.2% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.9% | 37.2% | -27.3% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 43% | 6.5% | 36.5% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlowe Road was 329.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 181.1% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marlowe Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 39th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-03-04 | £291,986 |
| 270 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-03-04 | £291,986 |
| 258 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-08-11 | £328,717 |
| 258 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-12-22 | £338,004 |
| 300 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2003-09-29 | £188,789 |
E17 3HQ 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 3HQ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 16% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 3HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 636 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,702 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 | 291 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wood Street , Walthamstow E17 3JX | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Nursery and Infant School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 489 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 333 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,689 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 | 594 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,173 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,406 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 | 4,974 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 | 2,350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,089 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,643 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 | 145 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 978 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 96 yd | |
| Blend + Roast at Wood Street Library | 1 Troubridge Square | 190 yd | |
| Clandestino | 2 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 211 yd | |
| Forest Tandoori/Mughals | 102 Wood Street | 211 yd | |
| Cove17 | 106 Wood Street | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 211 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 211 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 247 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 317 yd | |
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Fusion | 23 Shernhall Street | 96 yd | |
| Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked | 23 Shernhall Street | 96 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 211 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 238 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 460 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 818 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 915 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 1,044 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 177 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 309 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 341 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 378 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 484 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 526 yd |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 557 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 565 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 846 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.