Ascham End is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5EB is located in the Higham Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ascham End, London, E17 5EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 5EA, E17 5DY, E17 5HE, E17 5ED, E17 5EE, E17 5HF, E17 5DX, E17 5HG, E17 5SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 5EB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 55.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 5EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.7% 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 | 42.5% | 53.7% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 32.8% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 2.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 55.5% | 17.4% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 29.5% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 4.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 29.1% | 20.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 7.5% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 12.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 39.4% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 11.4% | 4.9% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35% 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 | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 9.5% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 12.5% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 11.5% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 43.2% | 35% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -46.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 64.1% | 61.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 14.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.1% | 4.3% | -3.8% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 61.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 26.9% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.3% | 3% | -7.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.7% | -17.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 26.8% | 6.5% | 20.3% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ascham End was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.8% lower than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ascham End has the 14th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 105th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Ascham End, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-09-01 | £451,006 |
| 26 Ascham End, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-07-21 | £531,818 |
| 2 Ascham End, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-11-04 | £467,240 |
| 16 Ascham End, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £518,000 | 2021-09-24 | £597,430 |
| 26 Ascham End, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-03-23 | £522,766 |
E17 5EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 5EB 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 2,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 393 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School Wigton Road , E17 5HU | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , Walthamstow E17 5QX | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham Community Primary School Higham Hill Road , Walthamstow E17 5QX | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Blackhorse Lane , Walthamstow E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,477 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,293 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,499 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris School Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | - not rated | 122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 775 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney's Pie & Mash | 6 Garnett Way | 359 yd | |
| Monoux 2 Coffee House | 99 Billet Road | 541 yd | |
| Home Made Community Cafe | Higham Hill Hub, Higham Hill Park, Hecham Close | 634 yd | |
| Hilly Cafe | 311 Higham Hill Road | 651 yd | |
| Phoenix | 278 Higham Hill Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwings Fried Chicken | 198 Billet Road | 213 yd | |
| Billet Fish Bar | 196 Billet Road | 213 yd | |
| Food Express | 315 Higham Hill Road | 651 yd | |
| La Villa Pizzeria | 208 Higham Hill Road | 805 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheney Row Open Space CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW | cycling | 184 yd |
| Britannia Playing Fields BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 543 yd |
| Walthamstow Academy BILLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Broadfields Sports Ground FAIRWAYS FAIRWAYS WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Fairways Driving Range (Closed) Southend Road | golf | 651 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 949 yd | |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 963 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 | 187.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.