The Risings is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3PH 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 The Risings, London, E17 3PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3PJ, E17 3PL, E17 3PN, E17 3QW, E17 3PQ, E17 3QL, E17 3PG, E17 3PU, E17 3QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 3PH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 52.5% | 49.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.6% | 3.1% | 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 | 30% | 31.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 42.1% | 50.3% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 36.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 53%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 11.5% | -12.9% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.1% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 53% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 19.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% | 13.7% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.8% | -3.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 7.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 50.1% | 55.4% | 5.3% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 66.3% 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 | 68.6% | 66.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7% | 3.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.8% | 66% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 24.2% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.7% | 2.3% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 22% | 6.5% | 15.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Risings was 24.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
The Risings has the 7th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 57th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 The Risings, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2024-06-12 | £943,347 |
| 13 The Risings, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2021-11-09 | £1,010,360 |
| 73 The Risings, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-06-25 | £847,581 |
| 67 The Risings, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-11-12 | £730,642 |
| 15 The Risings, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,755 | 2019-08-23 | £1,022,764 |
E17 3PH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,789 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 473 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wood Street , Walthamstow E17 3JX | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Nursery and Infant School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 394 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,182 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 2,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,532 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,813 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 | 497 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 497 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 589 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 1,195 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Coffee | 225 Wood Street | 291 yd | |
| Tandoori Night/Vegan Tiffin | 215 Wood Street | 293 yd | |
| Woodies Spice/Woodies Grill/The Sultan/Curry On | 239 Wood Street | 293 yd | |
| AAVO | 193 Wood Street | 338 yd | |
| The Lacy Nooke at Wood Street Studios | Barrett Road | 447 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 307 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 602 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 658 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 658 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 532 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 532 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 653 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 653 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 878 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 178 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 396 yd | |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 406 yd | |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 469 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 852 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 946 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.