Waverley Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3LG 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 Waverley Road, London, E17 3LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3LQ, E17 3LD, E17 3LH, E17 3LF, E17 3JZ, E17 3LP, E17 3JX, E17 3LW, E17 3JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 3LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 3LG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.1% 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 | 46.6% | 56.1% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 30.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 41.1% | 51.4% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 9.6% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 46.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20% | 18.8% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 46.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 14.1% | 2.3% | -11.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 13.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 11.1% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 6.7% | -3.0% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 55.6% | 49.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -32.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 58.8% 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 | 53.8% | 58.8% | 5.0% | 83.2% | -24.4% |
| European Union | 18% | 16.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.2% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7% | 3.9% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.3% | 59.1% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 23.8% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 7.8% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.6% | 2.3% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 27.6% | 6.5% | 21.1% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waverley Road was 98.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waverley Road has the 39th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 279th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71 Waverley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £708,000 | 2025-04-15 | £708,000 |
| 63 Waverley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2024-10-31 | £758,826 |
| Flat 2 69 Waverley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2024-05-03 | £285,622 |
| 1A Waverley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-03-01 | £375,522 |
| 13 Waverley Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,800 | 2023-01-18 | £794,346 |
E17 3LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| 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 | 993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 817 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 930 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 | 253 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,905 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 | 495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 996 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,592 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 | 4,511 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 | 2,747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,237 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,011 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 | 576 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 2,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Street Cafe | 53 Wood Street | 119 yd | |
| Marilucia Ristorante Pizzeria | 55 Wood Street | 131 yd | |
| Wood Street Bakery | 21 Wood Street | 131 yd | |
| Teras | 117 Wood Street | 160 yd | |
| Coffee Boxx Ltd | 125 Wood Street | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 190 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 221 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 221 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 428 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 160 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 160 yd | |
| Mini Hiba/GDK Kitchen | 6 Golden Parade, Wood Street | 166 yd | |
| Anton’s Art Atelier | Unit 23 & 24 Antique City, 98-100a Wood Street | 186 yd | |
| The Coven of Wiches | Unit M38, 98-100a Wood Street | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 233 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 226 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 376 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 526 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 539 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 607 yd | |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 641 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 653 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 | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.6% |
| 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 | 180.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.