Marten Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4NL 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 Marten Road, London, E17 4NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4NN, E17 5AB, E17 4NT, E17 4NS, E17 4NJ, E17 4NP, E17 4NU, E17 5AU, E17 5AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.7% | 41.8% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 45.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 51.2% | 52.7% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 11.8% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 8.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 8.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 15.7% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 50.2% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 13.2% | 1.3% | -11.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 6.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 4.1% | -6.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 9.7% | 5.1% | -4.6% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 51.7% | 65.3% | 13.6% | 81.4% | -16.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 65.7% 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 | 65.9% | 65.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 14.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 5.7% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 6.2% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 65.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 20.4% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 5.4% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 13.8% | 6.5% | 7.3% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marten Road was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.7% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marten Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 270th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Marten Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £912,500 | 2024-12-11 | £959,997 |
| 69 Marten Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-02-26 | £515,828 |
| 27 Marten Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £832,650 | 2023-05-31 | £906,855 |
| 43 Marten Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £935,000 | 2022-10-20 | £963,417 |
| 27 Marten Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-08-31 | £585,616 |
E17 4NL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 121 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,431 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 5,436 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 | 407 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 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,358 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 | 353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,635 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,220 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,356 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 366 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 357 yd | |
| Island Spot Cuisine | 16 Chingford Road | 523 yd | |
| Wynwood Coffee House | 2a Chingford Road | 523 yd | |
| Buhler & Co | 8 Chingford Road | 523 yd | |
| Viva! Vegan Ltd | Fellowship Square, Assembly Hall, 701 Forest Road | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 357 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 673 yd | |
| Hoe Street Club & Institute | Hoe Street Club And Institute, 9a Hoe Street | 750 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 807 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Chicken Express | 130 Chingford Road | 268 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 325 yd | |
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 357 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 357 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 442 Forest Road | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 673 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 1,080 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 92 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 222 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 310 yd |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 436 yd |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 542 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 690 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 800 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.