Pretoria Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6JX is located in the High Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pretoria Avenue, London, E17 6JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6LG, E17 6LQ, E17 6LE, E17 6LB, E17 6JS, E17 6JZ, E17 6LD, E17 6JY, E17 6LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 6JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6JX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 39.2% | 48% | 8.8% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 33.5% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.3% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 46.4% | 54.5% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 39% | 30.7% | -8.3% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 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 43.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 18.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 5.1% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 15.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 43.8% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 10.0% |
| Other | 21.6% | 3.6% | -18.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.8% 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 | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 10.6% | 8.5% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 6.3% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 56.5% | 52.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | -28.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 51.2% | 55.8% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 23.1% | 22.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 8.7% | -6.2% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.1% | 55.5% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 25.2% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 15.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.8% | 11.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 4.7% | -10.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 2.8% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pretoria Avenue was 143.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.6% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pretoria Avenue has the 21st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 169th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128 Pretoria Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-10-11 | £634,936 |
| 124 Pretoria Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-11-10 | £643,258 |
| 116 Pretoria Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £668,000 | 2022-06-10 | £732,083 |
| 126 Pretoria Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-09-18 | £615,649 |
| 116 Pretoria Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £458,300 | 2015-06-26 | £711,482 |
E17 6JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,608 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 | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,471 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 | 177 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 758 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 | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 163 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 | 1,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,124 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,780 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,209 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,365 yd | Foundation 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 | 794 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 2,593 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 | 144 yd | |
| Forest Bistro Cafe | 209 Forest Road | 156 yd | |
| Canteen at Big Creative Education | 38 Clifton Avenue | 248 yd | |
| Armstrong Audio Coffee | 32a Blackhorse Lane | 335 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 16 Blackhorse Lane | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 574 yd | |
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 602 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 636 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 657 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Lam | 215 Forest Road | 156 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 160 Forest Road | 167 yd | |
| Malar Spice | 156-158 Forest Road | 167 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros Walthamstow | 160 Forest Road | 167 yd | |
| Sea Fryer Fish Bar | 67 Forest Road | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 166 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 624 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 676 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 766 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 394 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 814 yd | |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 906 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,022 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 1,091 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 | 190 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.