Luton Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5LN 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 Luton Road, London, E17 5LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6ER, E17 6EA, E17 5JT, E17 6DY, E17 6HB, E17 5LP, E17 6HA, E17 5JN, E17 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 5LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 5LN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 39.9% | 48.1% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 36.7% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 49.2% | 56.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 8.8% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 49.5% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 15.7% |
| Other | 18.3% | 3.6% | -14.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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 | 3.7% | 0.3% | -3.4% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 8.4% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 5.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 56.3% | 55.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 60.4% 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 | 50.8% | 60.4% | 9.6% | 83.2% | -22.8% |
| European Union | 17.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 6.8% | -7.9% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.4% | 60.2% | 11.8% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 29.2% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 4.8% | -6.0% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 4.5% | -8.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 1.3% | -19.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.6% | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Luton Road was 82.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Luton Road has the 45th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 335th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Luton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-04-11 | £550,000 |
| 13 Luton Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2025-03-21 | £859,352 |
| 12 Luton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-12-12 | £757,477 |
| 66 Luton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £676,850 | 2022-09-16 | £696,738 |
| 49 Luton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £734,500 | 2022-06-29 | £804,963 |
E17 5LN 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 589 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 531 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,518 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,846 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 | 2,109 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,402 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,448 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 692 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,283 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Buns | 7 Market Parade, Forest Road | 105 yd | |
| L’Artisan Cafe | 116a Palmerston Road | 404 yd | |
| Forest Bistro Cafe | 209 Forest Road | 451 yd | |
| Early Buds Nursery | Unity Hall, 144 Bramley Close | 465 yd | |
| Le Fraisier | 88 Palmerston Road | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 153 yd | |
| The Bank And Number 9 | 7 - 9 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 751 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 822 yd | |
| Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 830 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Dal Maestro | 9 Market Parade, Forest Road | 104 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 6 Market Parade, Forest Road | 104 yd | |
| Favorite N Tasty | 262 Forest Road | 153 yd | |
| Tennessee Peri Peri Chicken | 274 Forest Road | 153 yd | |
| Forest Kebab | 285 Forest Road | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 652 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 933 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 980 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 995 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 996 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 504 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 832 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 852 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 925 yd | |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 926 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 162.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.