Ruby Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 4RE is located in the William Morris electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruby Road, London, E17 4RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4RF, E17 4QX, E17 4QA, E17 4QU, E17 4QZ, E17 4PG, E17 4PZ, E17 5JE, E17 4PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 4RE 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 | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.3% | 41.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 43% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 2.2% | -8.2% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 37.6% | 52.2% | 14.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 35% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 9.2% | -9.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.4% | -4.2% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 22.3% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 9.8% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 10.3% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 47.8% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 14.8% | 1.7% | -13.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.4% 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 | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 4.2% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 49.7% | 54.4% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -27.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 54.1% 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 | 57.8% | 54.1% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 20.6% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 14.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 3.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.6% | 54.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -29.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 31.5% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 6.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 3.8% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.9% | 3.6% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruby Road was 200.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.3% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ruby Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 89th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Ruby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £986,900 | 2023-12-01 | £1,071,521 |
| 57 Ruby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-08-11 | £820,423 |
| 25 Ruby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2018-05-25 | £773,353 |
| 7 Ruby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2018-02-15 | £938,174 |
| 47 Ruby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2017-08-21 | £830,731 |
E17 4RE 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.
E17 4RE 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 | 153 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,489 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 5,280 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 193 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 873 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,523 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 | 921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 927 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,143 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 | 2,762 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,170 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 | 892 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle’N Cafe/Creme/Smash’N Pizza/Eggnest/ibite/DonerCraft | 80 Hoe Street | 104 yd | |
| Shri Lakshmi Foods | 82 Hoe Street | 104 yd | |
| Cha Paani/Dessert Spot/E17 Burger Bros/Karahi House | 58 Hoe Street | 112 yd | |
| Tommy’s Tuck Inn Café | 422 Forest Road | 125 yd | |
| Pinar Kebab | 88 Hoe Street | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 148 yd | |
| Hoe Street Club & Institute | Hoe Street Club And Institute, 9a Hoe Street | 205 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 330 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 360 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EATaliano Pizzeria | 64 Hoe Street | 112 yd | |
| Pizza Gogo Walthamstow | 62 Hoe Street | 112 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 442 Forest Road | 128 yd | |
| Phoenix Peri Peri | 96 Hoe Street | 137 yd | |
| Fuji Sushi & Thai | 100 Hoe Street | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 360 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 725 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 726 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 775 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 380 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 672 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 676 yd | |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 703 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 743 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 799 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 815 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 | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.