Pembar Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6HN is located in the William Morris electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pembar Avenue, London, E17 6HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6HX, E17 6HR, E17 6HZ, E17 6HP, E17 6HL, E17 6HY, E17 6HE, E17 6JZ, E17 6HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 6HN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.8% | 49.7% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.2% | 50.3% | 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 6HN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 47.5% | 47.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 42% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) 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% | 50% | -7.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 40% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 9% | 7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.8% | 21.6% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 5.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 46.6% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 20.1% | 3.6% | -16.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 12% | 12.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 5.9% | -7.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 0.9% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 39.5% | 48.9% | 9.4% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.1% | 46.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 20.6% | 24.7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 18.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.2% | 13.6% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.7% | 46.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 26.3% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 11% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 4.6% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.2% | 76.7% | -17.5% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 8.3% | 0.9% | 7.4% |
| Other EU countries | 11% | 1.5% | 9.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pembar Avenue was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pembar Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 159th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Pembar Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-05-20 | £602,599 |
| Flat 2 13 Pembar Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £471,500 | 2023-02-17 | £491,775 |
| 40 Pembar Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2022-07-29 | £828,061 |
| 5 Pembar Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-02-24 | £421,768 |
| 28 Pembar Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-06-28 | £775,328 |
E17 6HN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| 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 | 1,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,294 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 | 4,368 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 | 418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 971 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 | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 80 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 | 1,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,031 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 2,826 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 | 1,658 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 551 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 2,441 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaunty Coffee | 147 Forest Road | 107 yd | |
| Canteen at Big Creative Education | 38 Clifton Avenue | 139 yd | |
| Forest Bistro Cafe | 209 Forest Road | 150 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 16 Blackhorse Lane | 209 yd | |
| Yasar's Kitchen | 8 Blackhorse Lane | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 427 yd | |
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 514 yd | |
| Signature Brew Ltd | Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane | 540 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 561 yd | |
| The Bank And Number 9 | 7 - 9 St Andrews Road, Exmouth | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Lam | 215 Forest Road | 150 yd | |
| Sea Fryer Fish Bar | 67 Forest Road | 178 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 71 Forest Road | 178 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 160 Forest Road | 206 yd | |
| Malar Spice | 156-158 Forest Road | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 171 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 865 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 912 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 976 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 423 yd | |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 672 yd | |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 973 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 981 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 989 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.