Mayfield Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 5RH 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 Mayfield Road, London, E17 5RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6AF, E17 6AR, E17 5RQ, E17 5RG, E17 6AJ, E17 6AH, E17 6AP, E17 6AG, E17 5QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 5RH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.7% | 49.5% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 5RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 42.7% | 48.4% | 5.7% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 34.4% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (86.1%) 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% | 55.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 30.6% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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.
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 15.8% | -7.8% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.5% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.7% | 43.7% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4.7% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.4% 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 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 4.1% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 8.7% | 4.6% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 6.5% | -2.8% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 51.1% | 63.4% | 12.3% | 81.4% | -18.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 60.1% | 61.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 11.7% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 6.3% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 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 | 59.8% | 61.7% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 21.3% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 7.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 3.8% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 4.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.7% | 37.2% | -2.5% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayfield Road was 53.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayfield Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 220th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mayfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £517,500 | 2023-11-30 | £557,267 |
| 8 Mayfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-10-13 | £595,106 |
| 36 Mayfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £404,000 | 2023-08-04 | £433,269 |
| 13 Mayfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2023-01-13 | £607,478 |
| 18 Mayfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-09-16 | £586,748 |
E17 5RH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,215 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 2,227 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,005 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 | 4,629 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 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 1,217 yd | Community school | 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 | 409 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke's Aldridge Trulock Road , Tottenham N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 2,203 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 2,220 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 | 901 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,763 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,838 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,418 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vale School Trulock Road , N17 0PG | 3out of 4 | 2,203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Hill Cafe | 272 Higham Hill Road | 148 yd | |
| Hilly Cafe | 311 Higham Hill Road | 154 yd | |
| Phoenix | 278 Higham Hill Road | 154 yd | |
| Jam Shack at The Tavern On The Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 154 yd | |
| The Dragon Flame at Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 154 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 154 yd | |
| The Bank And Number 9 | 7 - 9 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 369 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 695 yd | |
| Signature Brew Ltd | Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane | 708 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Villa Pizzeria | 208 Higham Hill Road | 148 yd | |
| Food Express | 315 Higham Hill Road | 154 yd | |
| Khushboo | 192 Higham Hill Road | 402 yd | |
| Slow Burn | Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, 114b Blackhorse Lane | 530 yd | |
| Hotwings Fried Chicken | 198 Billet Road | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 505 yd | |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 737 yd | |
| Cheney Row Open Space CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW OPEN SPACE CHENEY ROW | cycling | 912 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.