Hale End Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4BQ is located in the Upper Walthamstow electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hale End Road, London, E17 4BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4BH, E17 4BG, E17 4BJ, E17 4BN, E17 4BP, E17 4BW, E17 3RS, E17 4DQ, E17 4GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 4BQ 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 | 42.5% | 47.5% | 5.0% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 57.5% | 52.5% | -5.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 38.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 44.7% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 47.5% | 57.5% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 28.1% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 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 46.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 15.9% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 5.7% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.1% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 46.3% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 12.5% |
| Other | 14.9% | 0.9% | -14.0% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 8.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 5.1% | -5.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 62.2% | 59.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 66.3% | 68.9% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 11.7% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 5.7% | -4.0% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.6% | 68.9% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 22.7% | 19.9% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 2.7% | -6.7% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3.3% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 2.3% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hale End Road was 125.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.4% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hale End Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 205th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Hale End Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-11-17 | £751,324 |
| 24 Hale End Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-03-08 | £639,887 |
| 4 Hale End Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2020-07-17 | £543,517 |
| 20 Hale End Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2018-11-01 | £653,777 |
| 38 Hale End Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2017-10-27 | £553,485 |
E17 4BQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,912 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 | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 415 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 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 989 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 86 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 707 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 870 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,809 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 | 4,729 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 | 3,301 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,385 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 27 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,776 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 | 354 yd | |
| Role2play | 75 Fulbourne Road | 373 yd | |
| DNR 17 | 10 Wood Street | 449 yd | |
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 456 yd | |
| Corner Coffee Shop | 867 Forest Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 707 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 752 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | The Flower Pot Public House, 126-128 Wood Street | 752 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic | 851 Forest Road | 466 yd | |
| QFC | 36 Wood Street | 506 yd | |
| Wongs Chinese Takeaway | 42 Wood Street | 506 yd | |
| Dixy Original Chicken & Pizza | 48 Wood Street | 506 yd | |
| Mini Hiba/GDK Kitchen | 6 Golden Parade, Wood Street | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 506 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 136 yd | |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 649 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 715 yd | |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 782 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 814 yd | |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 984 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.