Wood Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3NL is located in the Upper Walthamstow 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 3NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3NN, E17 3NJ, E17 3NP, E17 3NH, E17 3NQ, E17 3NS, E17 3PG, E17 9EH, E10 6DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 3NL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents 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 | 51.9% | 52.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 41.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 42.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.9% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 50.1% | 52.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 30.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.5% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 21.5% | 17.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.7% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.3% | 34.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 13.4% | 6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.6% 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 | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 13.9% | 9.9% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 9.3% | 15.7% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 13.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 4.8% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 38.6% | 41.6% | 3.0% | 81.4% | -39.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 62.9% | 63% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 9.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62% | 63% | 1.0% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 2.6% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 2.6% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Street was 104.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 262nd highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 82 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-11 | £247,718 |
| Flat 114 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2011-12-01 | £280,847 |
| Flat 42 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2009-05-28 | £153,414 |
| Flat 54 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2006-02-17 | £295,358 |
| Flat 41 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2005-11-07 | £273,096 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 3NL 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,505 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 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 350 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 568 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 672 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 | 445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 5,171 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 | 2,033 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,757 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 | 688 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 751 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in Portugal | 171 Shernhall Street | 317 yd | |
| KraPow! at The Lord Raglan | 199 Shernhall Street | 317 yd | |
| Lambs Cafe | 891 Lea Bridge Road | 336 yd | |
| Good Day Lounge Made with Love | 801 Lea Bridge Road | 336 yd | |
| Urban Bites | 4 Eastern Road | 345 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 317 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 497 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 637 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 723 yd | |
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 879 Lea Bridge Road | 336 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 707 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 707 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 841 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 400 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 448 yd | |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 793 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 862 yd | |
| Leytonstone Community Sports Centre COLWORTH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 1,008 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 1,008 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.