Elphinstone Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5EX 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 Elphinstone Road, London, E17 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 5ET, E17 5EY, E17 5EU, E17 5YD, E17 5YH, E17 5EP, E17 5BD, E17 5NB, E17 5EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 5EX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5EX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.2% 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 | 45% | 53.2% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 35.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 49.8% | 53.4% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 31.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 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.
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.5% | 18.1% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.5% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 8.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 48.4% | 18.4% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.5% | -9.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 9.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 56.8% | 54.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 69.7% | 73.1% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 9.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.8% | 73% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 18.9% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 2.4% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.4% | 2.3% | -14.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elphinstone Road was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elphinstone Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Elphinstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-09-23 | £710,696 |
| 120 Elphinstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-12-09 | £832,475 |
| 94 Elphinstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2022-07-04 | £727,207 |
| 2 Elphinstone Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £662,500 | 2022-05-27 | £739,698 |
| 92 Elphinstone Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £692,000 | 2021-12-17 | £789,676 |
E17 5EX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Education | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , Walthamstow E17 5QX | 3out of 4 | 694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 715 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 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,550 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,573 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 | 980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,577 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 413 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeney's Cafe | William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road | 554 yd | |
| Early Buds Nursery | Unity Hall, 144 Bramley Close | 556 yd | |
| Monoux 2 Coffee House | 99 Billet Road | 573 yd | |
| Ginger Woo | 374 Forest Road | 579 yd | |
| Tommy’s Tuck Inn Café | 422 Forest Road | 582 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 762 yd | |
| Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 799 yd | |
| Hoe Street Club & Institute | Hoe Street Club And Institute, 9a Hoe Street | 829 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 846 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original Chicken Express | 130 Chingford Road | 563 yd | |
| Quattro Stagioni | 402 Forest Road | 579 yd | |
| Five Star Fish Bar | 442 Forest Road | 603 yd | |
| Khushboo | 192 Higham Hill Road | 679 yd | |
| Hotwings Fried Chicken | 198 Billet Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 199 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 442 yd |
| Aveling Park School (Closed) Aveling Park Road | grass pitches | 565 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 645 yd |
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 685 yd |
| Walthamstow Academy BILLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| Cheney Row Open Space CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW | cycling | 811 yd |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 835 yd |
| Waltham Forest Pool & Track (Closed) Chingford Road | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 841 yd |
| Sir George Monoux College CHINGFORD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 861 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 | 156.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.