Sutherland Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6BH 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 Sutherland Road, London, E17 6BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6FA, E17 6AA, E17 6SH, E17 6GU, E17 6DJ, E17 6GL, E17 6BS, E17 6GS, E17 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 6BH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 50.5% | 47.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 52.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 6BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 29.9% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.3% | 48.6% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 36% | -4.2% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 13.6% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 41.7% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 14.3% | 5.5% | -8.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 13% | 6.1% | -6.9% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 4.9% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 7.3% | 2% | -5.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 38.8% | 49.6% | 10.8% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 12.2% | 6.0% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
In this area, 58.1% 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 | 55.5% | 58.1% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| European Union | 12.8% | 16.3% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.2% | 8.9% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55% | 57.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 27.5% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.8% | 4.5% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.3% | 2% | -18.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutherland Road was 303.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% higher than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutherland Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 48th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Wells Apartments, 79 Sutherland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-24 | £352,505 |
| 9 Wells Apartments, 79 Sutherland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-03-28 | £467,332 |
| 5 Painters Apartments, 83 Sutherland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £169,750 | 2023-12-20 | £181,589 |
| 13 Wells Apartments, 79 Sutherland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-12-19 | £481,385 |
| 8 Painters Apartments, 83 Sutherland Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2023-10-26 | £512,554 |
E17 6BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 1,858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,009 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 | 4,327 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 | 462 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittingham Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , Walthamstow E17 5QX | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,177 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 | 283 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 2,207 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 | 477 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,486 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 | 1,509 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,545 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 160 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd | 22 Sutherland Road | 22 yd | |
| Blackhorse Workshop Cafe | Blackhorse Workshop, 1-2 Sutherland Road Path | 35 yd | |
| Chefzi | 11 St Andrews Road | 198 yd | |
| Zero Sushi | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 254 yd | |
| Pinch at Yonder | Unit 6, Hookers Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bank And Number 9 | 7 - 9 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 179 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 254 yd | |
| Signature Brew Ltd | Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane | 322 yd | |
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 586 yd | |
| Tavern on the Hill | 318 Higham Hill Road | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Burn | Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, 114b Blackhorse Lane | 64 yd | |
| UK Asia Grill & Pizza | 60 Blackhorse Lane | 403 yd | |
| Khushboo | 192 Higham Hill Road | 417 yd | |
| La Villa Pizzeria | 208 Higham Hill Road | 492 yd | |
| Sea Fryer Fish Bar | 67 Forest Road | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 310 yd | |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 678 yd | |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 913 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 | 94.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| 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 | 6.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.