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 253.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.6% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Marlowe Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 63rd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 262 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-03-04 | £306,072 |
| 270 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2016-03-04 | £306,072 |
| 258 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2015-08-11 | £344,574 |
| 258 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2004-12-22 | £354,310 |
| 300 Marlowe Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,500 | 2003-09-29 | £197,896 |
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 | 563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 656 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 | 272 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,909 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 | 489 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,280 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 | 4,179 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 |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,381 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,640 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 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.