Thomas Jacomb Place is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6GR is located in the High Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thomas Jacomb Place, London, E17 6GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7BU, E17 6RS, E17 6GB, E17 6RQ, E17 6RG, E17 6RY, E17 7BH, E17 7BJ, E17 7BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 6GR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 52.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 51.8% | 47.7% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 6GR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 51.1% | 54.3% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 32.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 45% | 49.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 35.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 18.7% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.6% | 48.4% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 17.8% | 2.7% | -15.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.8% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 0.8% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 20.3% | 22.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 3.4% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 9% | 3.7% | -5.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 34.3% | 45.8% | 11.5% | 81.4% | -35.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, 54.6% 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 | 45.8% | 54.6% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -28.6% |
| European Union | 16.4% | 19.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 13.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 5.9% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23% | 13.2% | -9.8% | 5.6% | 7.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 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 | 45% | 54.7% | 9.7% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 31.1% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.9% | 8.5% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.8% | 4.1% | -11.7% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.1% | 1.7% | -22.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.6% | 1.5% | 4.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 36.6% | 6.5% | 30.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Jacomb Place was 191.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.8% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thomas Jacomb Place has the 13th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in High Street and the 94th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Thomas Jacomb Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2026-02-20 | £445,000 |
| 6 Thomas Jacomb Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £274,000 | 2025-08-13 | £268,337 |
| 49 Thomas Jacomb Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2024-12-17 | £337,016 |
| 31 Thomas Jacomb Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-05-31 | £434,609 |
| 41 Thomas Jacomb Place, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-03-26 | £319,170 |
E17 6GR 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 | 199 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,035 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School 80 Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 2out of 4 | 830 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 1,164 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,439 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,551 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Island | 10 Palace Parade, High Street | 57 yd | |
| Mego Coffee House | 215 High Street | 90 yd | |
| Sun On Cafe | 229 High Street | 135 yd | |
| Market Cafe | 151 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Pizza S'Treat at The Chequers | 145 High Street | 149 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 149 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 373 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 401 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 500 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | 2 Palace Parade, High Street | 52 yd | |
| What the bubbles 2 teahouse | 183c High Street | 91 yd | |
| Bubble Ci.Tea | 9 Selborne Walk | 133 yd | |
| Subway | 45 Selborne Walk | 211 yd | |
| Chopstix | Unit 51, 45 Selborne Walk | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 155 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 171 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 373 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 378 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 148 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 168 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 799 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,034 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.