Hylands Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4AJ 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 Hylands Road, London, E17 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4AH, E17 4AW, E17 3RP, E17 4AD, E17 3RN, E17 4AP, E17 4AR, E17 3SR, E17 3RW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 4AJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 51.6% | 55.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 48.4% | 44.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 4AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% 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 | 42.7% | 52.7% | 10.0% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 28% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -16.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.6% | 52.2% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 30.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.1% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 16% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 6.6% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 25.9% | 14.1% | 16.9% | 9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 36.6% | 11.1% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 15% | 0.8% | -14.2% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.3% 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% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.9% | 0.6% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 29% | 19.8% | 2.5% | 26.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 11% | 6.9% | -4.1% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 43.1% | 36.3% | -6.8% | 81.4% | -45.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 54.4% | 54.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 19.8% | 8.1% | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 7.5% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 52.7% | 54.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 34.1% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 24.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.6% | 6.7% | -3.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 3.5% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 1% | -22.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.4% | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 15.6% | 6.5% | 9.1% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hylands Road was 108.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.3% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hylands Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 249th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Hylands Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2015-06-24 | £231,334 |
| 12 Hylands Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2002-08-12 | £196,274 |
| 12 Hylands Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £20,500 | 1998-10-05 | £115,895 |
E17 4AJ 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 4AJ 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 5,357 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 | 603 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Wood Street , Walthamstow E17 3JX | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Nursery and Infant School Wood Street , E17 3JX | - not rated | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community 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 | 577 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,871 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 | 1,072 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,216 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 | 3,277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,432 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 5,420 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 | 480 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 978 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyShish | 20 Woodford New Road | 419 yd | |
| DNR 17 | 10 Wood Street | 687 yd | |
| SI5 Spy Missions | 65 Fulbourne Road | 692 yd | |
| Aysel's Cakes | 46 Wood Street | 694 yd | |
| Marilucia Ristorante Pizzeria | 55 Wood Street | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 811 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 842 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 842 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QFC | 36 Wood Street | 703 yd | |
| Wongs Chinese Takeaway | 42 Wood Street | 703 yd | |
| Dixy Original Chicken & Pizza | 48 Wood Street | 703 yd | |
| Titanic | 851 Forest Road | 730 yd | |
| Mini Hiba/GDK Kitchen | 6 Golden Parade, Wood Street | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 482 yd | |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 554 yd | |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 806 yd | |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 921 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 1,035 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 1,042 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 1,050 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 | 77.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 90.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.