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 117.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wood Street has the 31st highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 220th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.6%.

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 | £259,668 |
| Flat 114 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2011-12-01 | £294,395 |
| Flat 42 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2009-05-28 | £160,815 |
| Flat 54 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2006-02-17 | £309,606 |
| Flat 41 St. Georges Court, 287 Wood Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2005-11-07 | £286,270 |
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 | 1,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,613 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 | 214 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,933 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 | 4,759 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 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,314 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,624 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 5,391 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 827 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 2,078 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,339 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | 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.