Pentire Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4BY 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 Pentire Road, London, E17 4BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4BZ, E17 4DR, E17 4DS, E17 4DT, E17 4DP, E17 4DA, E17 4DB, E17 4DE, E17 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 4BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 53% | 49.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 47% | 50.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E17 4BY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 35.5% | 34% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 51.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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% | 50.5% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 15.4% | -8.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 7.8% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 45.8% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 14.9% | 14.8% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 2.1% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 6.9% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 58.9% | 59.4% | 0.5% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 73.3% | 68.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 14.6% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 8.6% | -1.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.9% | 68.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 19.6% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 9.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 1.9% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 1.7% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.2% | 37.2% | -7.0% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentire Road was 102.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Pentire Road has the 32nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 271st highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Pentire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2024-11-29 | £597,638 |
| 65 Pentire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,125 | 2024-11-29 | £653,057 |
| 39 Pentire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £723,000 | 2023-11-10 | £778,558 |
| 71 Pentire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £621,000 | 2023-05-10 | £676,343 |
| 75 Pentire Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £601,000 | 2022-10-24 | £619,266 |
E17 4BY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,796 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,021 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 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,152 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,109 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 | 5,002 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 | 3,825 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,597 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,170 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 | 502 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,735 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Galley | 213 Fulbourne Road | 632 yd | |
| Role2play | 75 Fulbourne Road | 673 yd | |
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 722 yd | |
| SI5 Spy Missions | 65 Fulbourne Road | 733 yd | |
| Wadham Cafe | 159 Wadham Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 763 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 909 yd | |
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 948 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Glamour | 200 Winchester Road | 612 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 385 Hale End Road | 682 yd | |
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 740 yd | |
| Titanic | 851 Forest Road | 933 yd | |
| QFC | 36 Wood Street | 1,011 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 1,011 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 400 yd | |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 467 yd | |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 578 yd |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 1,038 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 | 256 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.