Dean Gardens is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3QP 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 Dean Gardens, London, E17 3QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3QJ, E17 3QN, E17 3NU, E17 3LR, E17 3RA, E17 3LT, E17 3LU, E17 3QQ, E17 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 3QP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 56% 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 | 49.7% | 56% | 6.3% | 51.0% | 5.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 44% | -6.3% | 49.0% | -5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E17 3QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 43.8% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 43.8% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 1.9% | -6.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 37.8% | 50.9% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 38.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.3% | -6.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 17.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 52.2% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 2.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 60.4% | 66.1% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 73.9% 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 | 74% | 73.9% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -9.3% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 73.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 1.2% | -14.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dean Gardens was 93.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dean Gardens has the 39th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 292nd highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dean Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,020,000 | 2025-12-03 | £1,020,000 |
| 3 Dean Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £714,650 | 2021-02-10 | £805,703 |
| 4 Dean Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2020-07-15 | £824,349 |
| 5 Dean Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £677,000 | 2019-12-04 | £830,864 |
| 1 Dean Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2018-08-14 | £796,799 |
E17 3QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 3QP 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 | 99 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,830 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 | 411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wood Street , Walthamstow E17 3JX | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Nursery and Infant School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 5,394 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 | 2,452 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,558 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,620 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 978 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAVO | 193 Wood Street | 138 yd | |
| Old Station Yard Cafe | The Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street | 209 yd | |
| Tandoori Night/Vegan Tiffin | 215 Wood Street | 217 yd | |
| Woodies Spice/Woodies Grill/The Sultan/Curry On | 239 Wood Street | 217 yd | |
| Rebel Coffee | 225 Wood Street | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 83 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 371 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 371 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 400 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 248 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 248 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 366 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 366 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 601 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 148 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 218 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 238 yd | |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 422 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 519 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 614 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 658 yd | |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 954 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 971 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 | 86 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.