Orchard Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6LE 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 Orchard Street, London, E17 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6JZ, E17 6JX, E17 6LG, E17 6HE, E17 6JS, E17 6LB, E17 6JQ, E17 6LQ, E17 6LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 6LE 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 6LE, 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 Orchard Street 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.
Orchard Street 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Orchard Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-09-26 | £767,759 |
| 7 Orchard Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-06-23 | £660,257 |
| 10 Orchard Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-07-06 | £721,899 |
| 14 Orchard Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-05-05 | £717,896 |
| 6 Orchard Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-02-04 | £599,145 |
E17 6LE 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 | 1,278 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,583 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 | 4,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,447 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 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 812 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 | 285 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,797 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 | 107 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 | 1,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,968 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 | 1,773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,983 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,404 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 | 732 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Assunnah Primary School 565 A , HIGH ROAD N17 6SB | - not rated | 2,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Bistro Cafe | 209 Forest Road | 88 yd | |
| Jaunty Coffee | 147 Forest Road | 100 yd | |
| Canteen at Big Creative Education | 38 Clifton Avenue | 221 yd | |
| Armstrong Audio Coffee | 32a Blackhorse Lane | 320 yd | |
| Cafe Rodi | 16 Blackhorse Lane | 325 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 530 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 595 yd | |
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 599 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 668 yd | |
| Signature Brew Ltd | Unit 15, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Lam | 215 Forest Road | 88 yd | |
| Pasta Evangelists | 160 Forest Road | 113 yd | |
| Malar Spice | 156-158 Forest Road | 113 yd | |
| Mikos Gyros Walthamstow | 160 Forest Road | 113 yd | |
| Forest Chippy | 154 Forest Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 158 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 681 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 728 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 819 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 418 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 833 yd | |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 854 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 1,030 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.