Wood Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3NA 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 Wood Street, London, E17 3NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3NE, E17 3NT, E17 3NF, E17 3NB, E17 3NU, E17 3QN, E17 3NG, E17 3NY, E17 9HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 3NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.6% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.4% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 3NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.7% 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% | 56.7% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 30.1% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 55.7% | 57% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 5.2% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14.6% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 46.5% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 12.7% |
| Other | 16.1% | 4.6% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 7.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 16.6% | 10.8% | -5.8% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 45.5% | 56.1% | 10.6% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 51.6% 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 | 47.5% | 51.6% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| European Union | 19.3% | 27.9% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 19.8% | 8.7% | -11.1% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 8.5% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.2% | 51.8% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 22.3% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 19% | 8.8% | -10.2% | 2.2% | 6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 5% | -8.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 8.2% | 0.9% | 7.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.0% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wood Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-07-17 | £300,907 |
| 234 Wood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-12-12 | £790,541 |
| 250 Wood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-12-12 | £527,027 |
| Apollo House 242-248 Wood Street, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,775,000 | 2024-12-12 | £2,783,392 |
| 240 Wood Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-12-12 | £527,027 |
E17 3NA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 134 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,874 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 CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 169 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 169 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 493 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 528 yd | Community 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 | 76 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,259 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 | 1,025 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,801 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 5,178 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 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 319 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 835 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tandoori Night/Vegan Tiffin | 215 Wood Street | 46 yd | |
| Woodies Spice/Woodies Grill/The Sultan/Curry On | 239 Wood Street | 46 yd | |
| Rebel Coffee | 225 Wood Street | 49 yd | |
| AAVO | 193 Wood Street | 125 yd | |
| The Lacy Nooke at Wood Street Studios | Barrett Road | 145 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 166 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 370 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 470 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 470 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 338 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 338 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 470 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 495 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 45 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 78 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 537 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 637 yd | |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 639 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 745 yd | |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 804 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 907 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 982 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 | 61.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.9% |
| 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 | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.