The Links is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6LA 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 The Links, London, E17 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6JY, E17 6LQ, E17 6LB, E17 6LG, E17 6LD, E17 6JX, E17 6LJ, E17 7DP, E17 7DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 6LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 52.1% | 53.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 6LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 36.5% | 45.1% | 8.6% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 43.4% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.7% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (92.6%) 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% | 61.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 12.7% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 31.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 6.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
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 56.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 5.2% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.1% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 56.1% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 22.3% |
| Other | 12.8% | 3.8% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.4% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 2.7% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 8.7% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 62.5% | 66.4% | 3.9% | 81.4% | -15.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 63% | 62% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 62% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 23.9% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.5% | 2.4% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Links was 162.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Links has the 19th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 138th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 109.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 The Links, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £840,900 | 2024-12-05 | £884,671 |
| 4 The Links, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2021-04-22 | £811,098 |
| 3 The Links, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2020-12-07 | £543,929 |
| 10 The Links, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2019-01-21 | £963,417 |
| 11 The Links, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2017-12-12 | £614,947 |
E17 6LA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 118 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,719 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 | 4,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,581 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 | 60 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,847 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 | 280 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 | 2,019 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,841 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 | 1,876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,091 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,248 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 | 908 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Bistro Cafe | 209 Forest Road | 246 yd | |
| Jaunty Coffee | 147 Forest Road | 264 yd | |
| Canteen at Big Creative Education | 38 Clifton Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Le Fraisier | 88 Palmerston Road | 443 yd | |
| L’Artisan Cafe | 116a Palmerston Road | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 580 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 603 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 694 yd | |
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 699 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonners Fish Bar | 144 Northcote Road | 195 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 160 Forest Road | 229 yd | |
| Malar Spice | 156-158 Forest Road | 229 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros Walthamstow | 160 Forest Road | 229 yd | |
| Fu Lam | 215 Forest Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 278 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 506 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 556 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 643 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 651 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 464 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 714 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 923 yd |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 1,026 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.