Farnan Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4NG 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 Farnan Avenue, London, E17 4NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4PD, E17 4NQ, E17 4PE, E17 4PJ, E17 4NX, E17 4PW, E17 4NE, E17 4PS, E17 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4NG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 4NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 36.5% | 42.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 41.8% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 4.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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%) 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 | 46.8% | 53.1% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 33.9% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 9.3% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 15.6% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 6.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 46.4% | 19.4% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 13.7% | 3.7% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 23.2% | 15.1% | -8.1% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 7.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 0.3% | -3.5% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 51.5% | 55.3% | 3.8% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 67.4% 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 | 67.4% | 67.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -15.8% |
| European Union | 10% | 9.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 12% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 66.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 25.6% | 21.5% | 9.8% | 15.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 1.5% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 2.3% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnan Avenue was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.6% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farnan Avenue has the 14th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 129th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 214.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Farnan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £852,500 | 2024-09-30 | £884,479 |
| 88 Farnan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2024-05-14 | £1,021,502 |
| 88 Farnan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2023-10-06 | £568,539 |
| 88 Farnan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-10-06 | £531,345 |
| 24 Farnan Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,750 | 2023-06-30 | £240,590 |
E17 4NG 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 928 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 5,389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 827 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,593 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 | 524 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,615 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,229 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,887 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,313 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 772 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Spot Cuisine | 16 Chingford Road | 108 yd | |
| Wynwood Coffee House | 2a Chingford Road | 108 yd | |
| Buhler & Co | 8 Chingford Road | 108 yd | |
| Yellow Warbler | 10 Chingford Road | 133 yd | |
| Enjoy Cafe | 623 Forest Road | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 164 yd | |
| Hoe Street Club & Institute | Hoe Street Club And Institute, 9a Hoe Street | 280 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 428 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 634 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Chicken | 635 Forest Road | 164 yd | |
| Frey Restaurant | 24 Hoe Street | 250 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 261 yd | |
| Eat Tabaq Chicken & Pizza | 10 Hoe Street | 266 yd | |
| Morleys | 12 Hoe Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 850 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 966 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 1,018 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 295 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 352 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 379 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 521 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 687 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 747 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 841 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 | 193.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.