Sturge Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4LQ 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 Sturge Avenue, London, E17 4LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4JL, E17 4LF, E17 4JN, E17 4LY, E17 4JR, E17 4JP, E17 4JH, E17 4LE, E17 4LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 4LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 54.4% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 49% | 45.6% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 4LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.5% 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 | 46% | 55.5% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 17.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 30.9% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 7% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39% | 48.8% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 37% | 34.4% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 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 | 29.6% | 20.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.5% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 35.1% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.5% 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 | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 11.1% | 13.4% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 10.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 7.3% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 48.8% | 36.5% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -44.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 67% | 65.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 8.7% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 8.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 66.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 29.3% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 0.8% | -7.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 1.2% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sturge Avenue was 132.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.4% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sturge Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 183rd highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sturge Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2025-03-27 | £590,223 |
| 36 Sturge Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-02-19 | £564,107 |
| 108 Sturge Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2025-01-31 | £694,688 |
| 34 Sturge Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-07-31 | £553,628 |
| 74 Sturge Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £486,500 | 2023-10-09 | £517,982 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 4LQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,666 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 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior School Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | - not rated | 375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 783 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 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Community 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 | 158 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,288 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 | 3,318 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,701 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,063 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 731 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 866 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 1,198 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 | 386 yd | |
| Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co | 19 Victoria Road | 389 yd | |
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 449 yd | |
| Role2play | 75 Fulbourne Road | 472 yd | |
| Mallinson Restaurant | Waltham Forest College, 707 Forest Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 449 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 671 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 725 yd | |
| Hoe Street Club & Institute | Hoe Street Club And Institute, 9a Hoe Street | 864 yd | |
| Luke’s Cider Tap | 3 Georgian Village, 100 Wood Street | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 326 yd | |
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 449 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 449 yd | |
| Original Chicken Express | 130 Chingford Road | 522 yd | |
| Tropical Spice | 797 Forest Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 725 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 776 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 158 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 277 yd |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 288 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 292 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 483 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Frederick Bremer School SIDDELEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 693 yd |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 719 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 1.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.