Cogan Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5PP 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 Cogan Avenue, London, E17 5PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 5SZ, E17 5PW, E17 5SX, E17 5PQ, E17 5NX, E17 5PA, E17 5PE, E17 5PG, E17 5PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 5PP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 49% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 44.8% | 51% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 5PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 37.2% | 47.4% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.5% | 34.7% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.8% | -3.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 44.1% | 46.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 10.3% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 33.8% | 21.3% | -12.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.9% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 17.5% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 28.4% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53% 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 | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 7.4% | -5.3% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.6% | 5.7% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 49.8% | 53% | 3.2% | 81.4% | -28.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 71.1% | 63.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 15.2% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 10.3% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.2% | 63% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 27.9% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 3.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 2.3% | -16.7% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 21.1% | 6.5% | 14.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cogan Avenue was 134.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.3% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cogan Avenue has the 23rd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 187th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cogan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-12-10 | £510,245 |
| 20 Cogan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £448,500 | 2018-09-14 | £546,203 |
| 20 Cogan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-02-19 | £658,067 |
| 20 Cogan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2013-06-25 | £424,317 |
| 14 Cogan Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2012-01-09 | £524,264 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 5PP 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,903 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 3,858 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 | 4,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittingham Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , Walthamstow E17 5QX | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | 1out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 983 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,596 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,722 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 | 2,094 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Free schools | 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 | 449 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,000 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,258 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 207 yd | |
| Home Made Community Cafe | Higham Hill Hub, Higham Hill Park, Hecham Close | 494 yd | |
| Hilly Cafe | 311 Higham Hill Road | 569 yd | |
| Phoenix | 278 Higham Hill Road | 569 yd | |
| Jam Shack at The Tavern On The Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 569 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 569 yd | |
| The Bank And Number 9 | 7 - 9 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotwings Fried Chicken | 198 Billet Road | 559 yd | |
| Billet Fish Bar | 196 Billet Road | 559 yd | |
| Food Express | 315 Higham Hill Road | 569 yd | |
| La Villa Pizzeria | 208 Higham Hill Road | 767 yd | |
| Khushboo | 192 Higham Hill Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cheney Row Open Space CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW | cycling | 577 yd |
| Britannia Playing Fields BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Broadfields Sports Ground FAIRWAYS FAIRWAYS WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 928 yd |
| The Mcentee School (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Walthamstow Academy BILLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Fairways Driving Range (Closed) Southend Road | golf | 970 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 1,061 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 | 256 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.