Forest Rise is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3PN 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 Forest Rise, London, E17 3PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3PU, E17 3PJ, E17 3PH, E17 3QL, E17 3PS, E17 3PL, E17 3QW, E17 3PT, E17 3PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 3PN 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 Forest Rise was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.9% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forest Rise has the 15th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Forest Rise, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-12-09 | £918,576 |
| 81 Forest Rise, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £820,000 | 2022-07-18 | £873,010 |
| 83 Forest Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £785,000 | 2019-11-04 | £969,489 |
| 84 Forest Rise, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2019-05-16 | £776,498 |
| 91 Forest Rise, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2017-11-24 | £942,405 |
E17 3PN 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 | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,696 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,911 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 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 778 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 | 913 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,104 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 | 4,989 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 | 2,518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,658 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,788 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 | 507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,660 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 2,298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebel Coffee | 225 Wood Street | 417 yd | |
| Tandoori Night/Vegan Tiffin | 215 Wood Street | 420 yd | |
| Woodies Spice/Woodies Grill/The Sultan/Curry On | 239 Wood Street | 420 yd | |
| AAVO | 193 Wood Street | 446 yd | |
| Old Station Yard Cafe | The Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 405 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 727 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 727 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 733 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 610 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 610 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 711 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 711 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 912 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 293 yd |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 317 yd | |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 339 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 421 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 516 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 859 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 961 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 1,007 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 222.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.