Thornbury Way is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5FS is located in the Higham Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 2016-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thornbury Way, London, E17 5FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 5DR, E17 5FU, E17 5FR, E17 5FT, E17 5FQ, E17 5FN, E17 5DP, E17 5HU, E17 5BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 5FS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51.1% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 48.9% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 5FS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 40.5% | 48.2% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 45.8% | 4.3% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 47% | 57.9% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 32.7% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -7.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 60.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.3% | 15% | -9.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 7.5% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 7.1% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 8.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 60.2% | 38.9% | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Other | 16.9% | 0% | -16.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 8.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 4.8% | -6.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 42.2% | 60.3% | 18.1% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 60.2% 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 | 58.1% | 60.2% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 14.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 0.8% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 5.8% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 5.5% | -8.6% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 60.2% | 3.4% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 18.1% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 12% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 4.2% | -19.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 7.1% | 0.2% | 6.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.2% | 6.5% | 9.7% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thornbury Way was 386.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 297.9% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thornbury Way has the 2nd highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 30th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Thornbury Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-04-30 | £710,065 |
| 17 Thornbury Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2024-09-06 | £662,727 |
| 16 Thornbury Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-06-28 | £503,206 |
| 7 Thornbury Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £646,000 | 2024-05-14 | £709,320 |
| 6 Thornbury Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,750 | 2023-05-30 | £247,229 |
E17 5FS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,802 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 | 169 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School Wigton Road , E17 5HU | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , Walthamstow E17 5QX | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham Community Primary School Higham Hill Road , Walthamstow E17 5QX | - not rated | 806 yd | Community school | 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 | 119 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 173 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Blackhorse Lane , Walthamstow E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,528 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 | 1,091 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,131 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,447 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 N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,061 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,169 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 5,261 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 515 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris School Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | - not rated | 515 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 976 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monoux 2 Coffee House | 99 Billet Road | 170 yd | |
| O'Cha Thai | 60 Billet Road | 367 yd | |
| Gokyuzu Restaurant | 20 Southend Road | 489 yd | |
| The Restaurant Hub | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 530 yd | |
| Barney's Pie & Mash | 6 Garnett Way | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 833 yd | |
| Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwings Fried Chicken | 198 Billet Road | 303 yd | |
| Billet Fish Bar | 196 Billet Road | 303 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 530 yd | |
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 833 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 530 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 913 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 120 yd |
| Walthamstow Academy BILLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 127 yd |
| Britannia Playing Fields BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Cheney Row Open Space CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW | cycling | 244 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Broadfields Sports Ground FAIRWAYS FAIRWAYS WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Fairways Driving Range (Closed) Southend Road | golf | 507 yd |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 811 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 392.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 371.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.