Knebworth Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5AH 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 Knebworth Avenue, London, E17 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 5AJ, E17 5BL, E17 5DJ, E17 5BH, E17 5AG, E17 5AQ, E17 5DH, E17 5BJ, E17 5AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 5AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 38.5% | 39.7% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 46.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 48% | 48.4% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35% | 39.2% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.3% | 19.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 11.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 11.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 34.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 10.8% | 4.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 16.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 57.5% | 52.8% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 62.4% 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 | 67.5% | 62.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| European Union | 12.2% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.7% | 62.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 23.7% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 4.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 4.1% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 25.7% | 6.5% | 19.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Knebworth Avenue was 176.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Knebworth Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 105th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Knebworth Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2025-03-26 | £564,107 |
| 47 Knebworth Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £511,000 | 2022-12-16 | £532,755 |
| 25 Knebworth Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £551,000 | 2022-09-22 | £568,269 |
| 9 Knebworth Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2021-08-27 | £544,455 |
| 65 Knebworth Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2020-02-10 | £549,284 |
E17 5AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 5AH 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 5AH 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 5,278 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 | 335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior School Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 471 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,241 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 | 553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,009 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,714 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 | 3,322 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,787 yd | Community 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 | 395 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris School Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | - not rated | 1,084 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 242 yd | |
| O'Cha Thai | 60 Billet Road | 256 yd | |
| Monoux 2 Coffee House | 99 Billet Road | 480 yd | |
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 643 yd | |
| The Restaurant Hub | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 242 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 242 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 242 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 644 yd | |
| Original Chicken Express | 130 Chingford Road | 681 yd | |
| Better Coffee Corner | Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre, 170 Chingford Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 644 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 258 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Walthamstow Academy BILLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 499 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Britannia Playing Fields BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 612 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 | 244.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.