Wadham Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4HS is located in the Hale End & Highams Park South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wadham Avenue, London, E17 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4HT, E17 4HR, E4 8EB, E17 4HU, E4 8DF, E4 8BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 34.1% | 41.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 45.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 17.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 13.1% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 36.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 72% | 61.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 17.5% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 61.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.4% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wadham Avenue was 175.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wadham Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 116th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Wadham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2024-04-09 | £766,354 |
| 41 Wadham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2024-03-14 | £507,156 |
| 71 Wadham Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2022-11-15 | £327,549 |
| 43 Wadham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,500 | 2022-10-21 | £757,853 |
| 43 Wadham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2021-08-25 | £515,672 |
E17 4HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 4HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,175 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 902 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 242 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | 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 | 875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,619 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,304 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,877 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,195 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,227 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 167 yd | |
| Wadham Cafe | 159 Wadham Road | 281 yd | |
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 567 yd | |
| Bannatyne's Cafe Bar | Bannatynes Gymnasium, 2 Morrison Avenue | 692 yd | |
| The Galley | 213 Fulbourne Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 166 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 567 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 922 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 967 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 281 yd | |
| Sushi Glamour | 200 Winchester Road | 526 yd | |
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 567 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 567 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 692 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 264 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 323 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 493 yd |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 657 yd | |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 874 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 | 191.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.