Kitchener Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4LJ 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 Kitchener Road, London, E17 4LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4LL, E17 4LW, E17 4LZ, E17 4LN, E17 4LP, E17 4LR, E17 5AL, E17 4LY, E17 5AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 4LJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 4LJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 41.5% | 45.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 42.6% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 1.8% | -4.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.8% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 49.6% | 51% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 34.7% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.2% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 19.6% | -8.2% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 6.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 49.5% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 11.5% | 2.8% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.4% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 15.2% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 12.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 6.3% | -11.5% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 6.3% | 1.7% | -4.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 35.4% | 42.4% | 7.0% | 81.4% | -39.0% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 4% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 57.2% | 61.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 14.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 21.3% | 7.5% | -13.8% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 60.6% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 26.3% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 19.8% | 8.9% | -10.9% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.4% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 0.9% | -15.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 26.4% | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kitchener Road was 194.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.0% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Kitchener Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 93rd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2024-10-30 | £328,275 |
| 97 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £582,800 | 2024-08-16 | £622,483 |
| 5 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-02-16 | £564,187 |
| 89 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-17 | £215,369 |
| 103 Kitchener Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-10-30 | £741,993 |
E17 4LJ 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 | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 1,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,153 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 | 121 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,682 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 | 441 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,924 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,019 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 | 3,618 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 677 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,606 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 208 yd | |
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 321 yd | |
| Wadham Cafe | 159 Wadham Road | 459 yd | |
| The Galley | 213 Fulbourne Road | 496 yd | |
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 208 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 322 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 208 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 208 yd | |
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 459 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 660 yd | |
| Original Chicken Express | 130 Chingford Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 937 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 981 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 394 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 627 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 694 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 249.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.