Wadham Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4HU 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 Road, London, E17 4HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4HR, E17 4EU, E17 4HL, E17 4HH, E17 4HG, E17 4HT, E4 9JS, E17 4HS, E17 4EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.2% | 34.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 50.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 46.6% | 52.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.7% | 14.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 39.8% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 67.9% | 60.6% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 75.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 75.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 75% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19.4% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 0% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wadham Road was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wadham Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 243rd highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Wadham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-07-08 | £517,281 |
| 179 Wadham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-01-19 | £348,335 |
| 201A Wadham Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-09-29 | £262,655 |
| 195 Wadham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £519,000 | 2020-02-13 | £639,189 |
| 191 Wadham Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2019-12-17 | £656,591 |
E17 4HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 4HU 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,033 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,512 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 5,195 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 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior School Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 583 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,033 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,479 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 | 4,006 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,149 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 874 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 944 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadham Cafe | 159 Wadham Road | 2 yd | |
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 190 yd | |
| The Galley | 213 Fulbourne Road | 539 yd | |
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 649 yd | |
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 191 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 649 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 878 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 892 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 2 yd | |
| Sushi Glamour | 200 Winchester Road | 324 yd | |
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 649 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 649 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 385 Hale End Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 373 yd |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 392 yd | |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 448 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 580 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 817 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.