Northbank Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4JZ 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 Northbank Road, London, E17 4JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4JY, E17 4JS, E17 4LA, E17 4HB, E17 4JJ, E17 4JT, E17 4EG, E17 4HF, E17 4HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4JZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E17 4JZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.5% | 43% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 43% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 53.4% | 58.1% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 9.7% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 7.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 10.9% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 9.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.5% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.1% | 47.1% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.6% | -7.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.1% 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 | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 11.4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 7.7% | 5.9% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 8.6% |
| Other Black | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 7.7% | 2.2% | -5.5% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 45.3% | 47.1% | 1.8% | 81.4% | -34.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 62.9% 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 | 66.1% | 62.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 16.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 63.8% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 24.6% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 7.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.5% | 1.1% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northbank Road was 171.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.6% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northbank Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 112th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Northbank Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2026-02-20 | £775,000 |
| 28 Northbank Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2025-02-14 | £903,616 |
| 28 Northbank Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-12-20 | £500,393 |
| 68A Northbank Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-05-23 | £545,596 |
| 8 Northbank Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2022-07-01 | £648,818 |
E17 4JZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,569 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 | 542 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 566 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior School Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 598 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 | 351 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,313 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 | 442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,379 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,448 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,563 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 | 3,343 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,983 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,960 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 | 452 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 452 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 134 yd | |
| The Galley | 213 Fulbourne Road | 151 yd | |
| Role2play | 75 Fulbourne Road | 210 yd | |
| SI5 Spy Missions | 65 Fulbourne Road | 291 yd | |
| La Cafeteria | 841-843 Forest Road | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 657 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 679 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 870 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 893 yd | |
| The Dukes Head | 112 Wood Street | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Titanic | 851 Forest Road | 480 yd | |
| Tropical Spice | 797 Forest Road | 520 yd | |
| Welcome Chinese | 805 Forest Road | 520 yd | |
| Buns | 799 Forest Road | 520 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 313 yd |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 442 yd |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 456 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 513 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 525 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 693 yd | |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 748 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 | 202.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.