Blackhorse Lane is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6DN is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blackhorse Lane, London, E17 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6TD, E17 6HJ, E17 6SZ, E17 6DS, E17 6JT, E17 6JF, E17 6TB, E17 6HF, E17 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 6DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51% | -2.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 49% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 71.3% 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 | 47.5% | 71.3% | 23.8% | 37.9% | 33.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 22.7% | -18.2% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 1.3% | -5.3% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (97.3%) 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 | 57.3% | 62.9% | 5.6% | 48.4% | 14.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 34.4% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 9% | 2% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -10.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E17 6DN this area, 2.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 83.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 2.7% | -14.1% | 18.2% | -15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 0% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -9.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 2% | -7.1% | 13.4% | -11.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 7.4% | -2.8% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 83.8% | 53.3% | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| Other | 20.1% | 4.1% | -16.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 5.9% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 7.2% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 1.3% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 39.5% | 66% | 26.5% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 48.1% | 54.3% | 6.2% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 19.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 13.2% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.7% | 54.7% | 7.0% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 10.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 14% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 11.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 14.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 12.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 6% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.3% | 76.7% | -14.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 8.6% | 0.6% | 8.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 4% | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 1.3% | 13.5% | -12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.3% | 6.5% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackhorse Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the High Street average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Blackhorse Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £43,850,000 | 2017-08-25 | £47,790,543 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Part-Time Employee | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| 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 | 1,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,056 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 | 4,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community 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 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 641 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 2,067 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 | 320 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 | 1,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,641 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 | 1,374 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,318 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 | 599 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,616 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 2,178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Audio Coffee | 32a Blackhorse Lane | 81 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 16 Blackhorse Lane | 93 yd | |
| Yasar's Kitchen | 8 Blackhorse Lane | 93 yd | |
| Demo Cafe | 92 Blackhorse Lane | 93 yd | |
| Pinch at Yonder | Unit 6, Hookers Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 213 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 292 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 322 yd | |
| Signature Brew Ltd | Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane | 378 yd | |
| The Bank And Number 9 | 7 - 9 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 591 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Asia Grill & Pizza | 60 Blackhorse Lane | 93 yd | |
| Sea Fryer Fish Bar | 67 Forest Road | 188 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 71 Forest Road | 188 yd | |
| Slow Burn | Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, 114b Blackhorse Lane | 401 yd | |
| Fu Lam | 215 Forest Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 250 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 992 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 235 yd | |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 598 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 890 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.