Hylands Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4AW 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 4AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4AJ, E17 4AH, E17 3RP, E17 4AD, E17 3RN, E17 3SR, E17 4AP, E17 3RH, E17 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.2% | 51.2% | 10.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 58.8% | 48.8% | -10.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 51.5% | 33.5% | -18.0% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 52.2% | 16.8% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 44.2% | 52.2% | 8.0% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.9% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 6.7% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.1% | 14.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.6% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 5.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 50% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 12.2% | 2.5% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.3% 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 | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 7.6% |
| Pakistani | 25.2% | 20.6% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 17.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 47.8% | 38.3% | -9.5% | 81.4% | -43.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.7% 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 | 65% | 66.7% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -16.5% |
| European Union | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 4.3% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.3% | 16.2% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 66% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 24.1% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 14.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 2.8% | -5.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 2.4% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.1% | 37.2% | -19.1% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 36.2% | 6.5% | 29.7% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hylands Road was 399.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 214.7% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hylands Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 31st highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 79.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Hylands Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2016-03-31 | £220,137 |
E17 4AW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 4AW 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 5,377 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 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 658 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 | 911 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,387 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 | 507 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,873 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,156 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 | 5,081 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 | 3,274 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,765 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,435 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 | 411 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,029 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 369 yd | |
| Marilucia Ristorante Pizzeria | 55 Wood Street | 730 yd | |
| Wood Street Bakery | 21 Wood Street | 730 yd | |
| Aysel's Cakes | 46 Wood Street | 734 yd | |
| DNR 17 | 10 Wood Street | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 833 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 862 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 862 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| QFC | 36 Wood Street | 743 yd | |
| Wongs Chinese Takeaway | 42 Wood Street | 743 yd | |
| Dixy Original Chicken & Pizza | 48 Wood Street | 743 yd | |
| Mini Hiba/GDK Kitchen | 6 Golden Parade, Wood Street | 776 yd | |
| Titanic | 851 Forest Road | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 743 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 515 yd | |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 550 yd | |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 680 yd |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 838 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 919 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 959 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 1,045 yd | |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 1,093 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.