Brookscroft Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4JP is located in the Chapel End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookscroft Road, London, E17 4JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4JR, E17 4JN, E17 4HF, E17 4JL, E17 4HE, E17 4HQ, E17 4JY, E17 4JZ, E17 4HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 44.2% | 39.9% | -4.3% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 44.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 4.2% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 44.6% | 52.7% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 35.1% | -6.7% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 10.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 9.4% | -11.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 42.9% | 18.1% | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| Other | 19% | 4.1% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.1% 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 | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 13.1% | 4% | -9.1% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 51.5% | 55.1% | 3.6% | 81.4% | -26.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 6.5% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 57.9% | 63.6% | 5.7% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 18.7% | 15.1% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 7.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.4% | 63.6% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 22.7% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 9.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 4.5% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.4% | 0% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookscroft Road was 132.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.7% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brookscroft Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 181st highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 Brookscroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £606,127 | 2025-06-10 | £631,307 |
| Ground Floor Flat 113 Brookscroft Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-04-30 | £221,783 |
| 169 Brookscroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-03-21 | £616,339 |
| 145 Brookscroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-05-31 | £609,400 |
| 179 Brookscroft Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £627,500 | 2024-02-23 | £675,621 |
E17 4JP 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 1,500 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,362 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior School Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | - not rated | 390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 865 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 356 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 659 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,418 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 | 3,480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,140 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 610 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 828 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,003 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 1,277 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 | 195 yd | |
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 322 yd | |
| Role2play | 75 Fulbourne Road | 393 yd | |
| SI5 Spy Missions | 65 Fulbourne Road | 479 yd | |
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 482 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 511 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 941 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 1,049 yd | |
| Hoe Street Club & Institute | Hoe Street Club And Institute, 9a Hoe Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 482 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 482 yd | |
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 535 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 552 yd | |
| Titanic | 851 Forest Road | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 809 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 132 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 483 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 519 yd |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 609 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 629 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 651 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 | 217.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.