Greenway Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3QL 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 Greenway Avenue, London, E17 3QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3QW, E17 3QH, E17 3PW, E17 3PN, E17 3QQ, E17 3QG, E17 3PH, E17 3PU, E17 3PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 3QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E17 3QL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37% | 37.8% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 51.8% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 2.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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%) 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 | 50.2% | 60% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 30% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 54.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 10.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 6% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.6% | 54.6% | 20.0% | 33.8% | 20.8% |
| Other | 13.7% | 2.4% | -11.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.5% | 6.1% | -6.4% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 56.5% | 64.8% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 70% | 72.6% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 10.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 5.2% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 4.3% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 73.1% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 19.6% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.1% | 2% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenway Avenue was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.3% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Greenway Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 106th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 123 Greenway Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-08-02 | £267,022 |
| 131A Greenway Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2024-01-15 | £627,251 |
| 113 Greenway Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2022-07-13 | £875,833 |
| 103 Greenway Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £827,500 | 2022-03-30 | £945,329 |
| 119 Greenway Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-02-10 | £843,536 |
E17 3QL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
E17 3QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 1,228 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 564 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 632 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 | 789 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 1,192 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 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,018 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 | 4,915 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 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,799 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,696 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,723 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 928 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,216 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAVO | 193 Wood Street | 388 yd | |
| Rebel Coffee | 225 Wood Street | 401 yd | |
| Tandoori Night/Vegan Tiffin | 215 Wood Street | 403 yd | |
| Woodies Spice/Woodies Grill/The Sultan/Curry On | 239 Wood Street | 403 yd | |
| Old Station Yard Cafe | The Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 337 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 610 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 610 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 627 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 507 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 507 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 587 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 587 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 212 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 267 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 407 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 476 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 731 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 881 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 885 yd | |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 1,045 yd | |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.