Fulbourne Road is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4AF is located in the Chapel End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4FF, E17 4EZ, E17 4GF, E17 4FG, E17 4SX, E17 4GA, E17 4EE, E17 4HA, E17 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 4AF has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 55.1% | 58.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 7.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 41.6% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -7.4% |
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 4AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.5% 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 | 44.8% | 63.5% | 18.7% | 37.9% | 25.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 28.3% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 0.3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.4%) 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 | 54% | 52.1% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 9.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 11.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.7% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 10.9% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 52.9% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 17.4% | 3.6% | -13.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.4% 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 | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.1% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 11.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 6.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 4% | -4.8% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 12% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 11.0% |
| Other Black | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 44.6% | 40.4% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -41.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 7.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 61.6% | 64.3% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 9.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 12.9% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61% | 64.1% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 25.2% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 4.2% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 2.8% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 21.6% | 6.5% | 15.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fulbourne Road was 138.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fulbourne Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 172nd highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Fulbourne Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,246,180 | 2013-09-12 | £7,360,539 |
E17 4AF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 4AF 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 | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,279 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,682 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 | 336 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wood Street , Walthamstow E17 3JX | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Nursery and Infant School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 517 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 1,075 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,419 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 | 468 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 656 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,557 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,787 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 | 3,171 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,709 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,468 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 277 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SI5 Spy Missions | 65 Fulbourne Road | 21 yd | |
| Role2play | 75 Fulbourne Road | 84 yd | |
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 136 yd | |
| Corner Coffee Shop | 867 Forest Road | 250 yd | |
| La Cafeteria | 841-843 Forest Road | 263 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 633 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 682 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 682 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 910 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic | 851 Forest Road | 250 yd | |
| Tropical Spice | 797 Forest Road | 372 yd | |
| Welcome Chinese | 805 Forest Road | 372 yd | |
| Buns | 799 Forest Road | 372 yd | |
| QFC | 36 Wood Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 383 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 149 yd |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 295 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 458 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 509 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 525 yd | |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 656 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 686 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.