Avon Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 3RB 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 Avon Road, London, E17 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3RD, E17 3QR, E17 3QG, E17 3QQ, E17 3QH, E17 3QS, E17 3RA, E17 3QT, E17 3LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 3RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50.6% | 47.5% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 52.5% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 3RB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 41.8% | 51.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 38% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 5.1% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 54% | 8.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.1% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.1% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.1% | 18.8% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 10.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.2% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 50.4% | 22.0% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 12.4% | 1.8% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 8.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 7.7% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 9% | 4.7% | -4.3% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 63.7% | 58.2% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 70.1% | 73.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 11% | 8.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 9.9% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.3% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 73.3% | 3.5% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 20.8% | 15.9% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 1.6% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 0.7% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avon Road was 86.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Avon Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 321st highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Avon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £683,000 | 2023-04-28 | £733,231 |
| 5 Avon Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,526,000 | 2023-03-17 | £1,632,897 |
| 20 Avon Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,292,250 | 2021-09-24 | £1,485,312 |
| Flat 2 11 Avon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £587,000 | 2020-11-24 | £628,584 |
| 31 Avon Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2019-09-20 | £880,430 |
E17 3RB 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,213 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 394 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 | 628 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | 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 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 2,105 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 | 834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,912 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 | 4,826 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 | 2,762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,574 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 675 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 808 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolatine Bakery | 131 Wood Street | 427 yd | |
| Dudley's | 145 Wood Street | 430 yd | |
| Maiger | 167a Wood Street | 433 yd | |
| Moonlight Cafe | 143 Wood Street | 433 yd | |
| Teras | 117 Wood Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 390 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 483 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 486 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 486 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 433 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 433 yd | |
| Jungle Braai | 115 Wood Street | 442 yd | |
| Golden Chicken | 127 Wood Street | 442 yd | |
| Anton’s Art Atelier | Unit 23 & 24 Antique City, 98-100a Wood Street | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 200 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 519 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 542 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 559 yd | |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 712 yd | |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 790 yd | |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 837 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 838 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 | 81.4% |
| 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 | 158.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.