Cecil Road is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5DJ 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 Cecil Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 5DH, E17 5AJ, E17 5AH, E17 5AQ, E17 5DN, E17 5BL, E17 5AG, E17 5BJ, E17 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 5DJ 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 Cecil Road was 192.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.8% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cecil Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 95th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 78.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56C Cecil Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2025-01-27 | £607,544 |
| 44 Cecil Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-09-20 | £503,193 |
| 40 Cecil Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-07-16 | £603,392 |
| 48 Cecil Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2021-07-30 | £317,152 |
| 62 Cecil Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-03-19 | £470,005 |
E17 5DJ 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 5DJ 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 5DJ 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 | 1,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 279 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 559 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 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 964 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 | 325 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Free schools | 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 | 782 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,519 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 Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,207 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,959 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,289 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 | 391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,730 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Cha Thai | 60 Billet Road | 160 yd | |
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 332 yd | |
| Monoux 2 Coffee House | 99 Billet Road | 431 yd | |
| The Restaurant Hub | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 332 yd | |
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 332 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 332 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Original Chicken Express | 130 Chingford Road | 778 yd | |
| Hotwings Fried Chicken | 198 Billet Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 400 yd |
| Walthamstow Academy BILLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 414 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 447 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Britannia Playing Fields BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 536 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 194.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.