Chingford Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5AD 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 Chingford Road, London, E17 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 4NP, E17 5AE, E17 5AU, E17 5AT, E17 5AL, E17 4LH, E17 5BH, E17 5AB, E17 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 5AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 56.4% | 54.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.9% | 34.1% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -10.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 1.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 56.1% | 54.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35.3% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 57.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 12.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 10.1% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 57.7% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 23.9% |
| Other | 12.3% | 1.8% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% 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 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 7.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 2.4% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.4% | 5.6% | -5.8% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 62.1% | 60.4% | -1.7% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 59.9% 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 | 67.1% | 59.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 13.6% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 7.3% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 65.7% | 60.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19.9% | 16.7% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.2% | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chingford Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Chapel End average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 Chingford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2025-09-29 | £377,750 |
| 315 Chingford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-09-26 | £501,394 |
| 311 Chingford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,500 | 2025-06-27 | £474,423 |
| 297 Chingford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £662,500 | 2025-01-24 | £692,076 |
| 313 Chingford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £437,000 | 2021-06-30 | £450,585 |
E17 5AD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,986 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 | 173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior School Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | - not rated | 173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Community school | 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 | 713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 980 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 | 254 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 831 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,742 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,939 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 N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,536 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,385 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 | 522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 575 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools and Centre Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield School Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 154 yd | |
| O'Cha Thai | 60 Billet Road | 553 yd | |
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 616 yd | |
| The Galley | 213 Fulbourne Road | 676 yd | |
| Monoux 2 Coffee House | 99 Billet Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 154 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 617 yd | |
| The Bell | 617 Forest Road | 861 yd | |
| Hoe Street Club & Institute | Hoe Street Club And Institute, 9a Hoe Street | 948 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 154 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 154 yd | |
| Original Chicken Express | 130 Chingford Road | 471 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 476 yd | |
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 861 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 254 yd |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 442 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 606 yd |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 633 yd |
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 737 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 | 149.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.