Ferry Lane Industrial Estate is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6HG is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ferry Lane Industrial Estate, London, E17 6HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6JF, E17 6DN, E17 6TD, E17 6JT, E17 6SZ, E17 6HJ, E17 6DS, E17 6TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 6HG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54% 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 | 53.8% | 54% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 3.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 46% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -3.0% |
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 6HG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 86.2% 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% | 86.2% | 38.7% | 37.9% | 48.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 10.3% | -30.6% | 44.2% | -33.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 9.1% | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 0.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -6.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.2%) 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% | 61.5% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9% | 6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% |
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.
In the area around E17 6HG this area, 1.7% 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 69.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 1.7% | -15.1% | 18.2% | -16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 1.2% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 2.9% | -6.2% | 13.4% | -10.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -4.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 22.4% | 12.2% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 69.2% | 38.7% | 33.8% | 35.4% |
| Other | 20.1% | 2.1% | -18.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 1.6% | -10.4% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 3.9% | -9.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 39.5% | 64.8% | 25.3% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.4% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 53.7% 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% | 53.7% | 5.6% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 20% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 13.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 11.4% | -8.8% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.7% | 53.7% | 6.0% | 83.2% | -29.5% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 10.4% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 17.2% | 0.4% | 1.9% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 76.7% | -18.6% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 5.4% | 1.5% | 3.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ferry Lane Industrial Estate was 237.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.8% higher than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Ferry Lane Industrial Estate has the 11th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in High Street and the 65th highest crime rate of 687 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 769.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Ferry Lane Industrial Estate, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £25,000,000 | 2015-06-01 | £32,859,974 |
E17 6HG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 6HG 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 | 390 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 162 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 111 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Retired | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,255 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 | 3,969 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,052 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 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary School Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | - not rated | 939 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 | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Blackhorse Lane , Walthamstow E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 762 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | - not rated | 1,941 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 | 404 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,439 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,548 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,676 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 N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,283 yd | Community school | 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 | 734 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris School Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Loughborough School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AD | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow Tree Arts Cafe | 4 Wickford Way | 20 yd | |
| Narrative | 10 Forest Road | 163 yd | |
| Deja Brew | 8 Forest Road | 166 yd | |
| Armstrong Audio Coffee | 32a Blackhorse Lane | 275 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 16 Blackhorse Lane | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 29 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 125 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 376 yd | |
| Signature Brew Ltd | Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane | 408 yd | |
| Ferry Boat Inn/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked and Loaded | 1 Ferry Lane | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Asia Grill & Pizza | 60 Blackhorse Lane | 300 yd | |
| Sea Fryer Fish Bar | 67 Forest Road | 371 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 71 Forest Road | 371 yd | |
| Slow Burn | Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, 114b Blackhorse Lane | 541 yd | |
| Fu Lam | 215 Forest Road | 622 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 427 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Hale Wharf, Ferry Lane | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 251 yd | |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 658 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 855 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.