Canning Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6LT 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 Canning Road, London, E17 6LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6LR, E17 6PU, E17 6JG, E17 6LS, E17 6HD, E17 6PY, E17 6PT, E17 6EX, E17 6QY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 6LT is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 44.9% | 45.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 55.1% | 54.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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 6LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 38.3% | 49.5% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 38.6% | -13.1% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 49% | 50.9% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 34.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 23.8% | 5.6% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 10% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 39.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 16.4% | 2.5% | -13.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 25.5% | 21.1% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 18.4% |
| Other Asian | 14.4% | 9.6% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 5.8% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 39.9% | 47% | 7.1% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 43.1% 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 | 51.2% | 43.1% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| European Union | 11.1% | 22.3% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 16.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 19.3% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31% 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 | 50.7% | 43.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 31% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 10.7% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 6.1% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.7% | 1.5% | 7.2% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Muslim | 31% | 6.5% | 24.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Canning Road was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Canning Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 66th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Canning Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £852,500 | 2025-06-26 | £890,833 |
| 17 Canning Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £983,000 | 2024-11-22 | £1,056,108 |
| 27 Canning Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2024-08-02 | £802,850 |
| 14 Canning Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2022-12-16 | £910,238 |
| 20 Canning Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,825 | 2022-04-13 | £993,760 |
E17 6LT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,256 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,710 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 | 4,769 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 | 405 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy Higham Hill Road , E17 6ED | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 670 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 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,589 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 | 403 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,715 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 | 2,090 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,196 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,218 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 | 837 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L’Artisan Cafe | 116a Palmerston Road | 174 yd | |
| Smart Buns | 7 Market Parade, Forest Road | 201 yd | |
| Le Fraisier | 88 Palmerston Road | 234 yd | |
| Forest Bistro Cafe | 209 Forest Road | 299 yd | |
| Jaunty Coffee | 147 Forest Road | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 211 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 652 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 834 yd | |
| Big Penny Social | Unit 1, Forest Trading Estate, Priestley Way | 841 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Kebab | 285 Forest Road | 108 yd | |
| The Biryani Factory | 134 Palmerston Road | 116 yd | |
| E17 Kebabish | 41 Palmerston Road | 165 yd | |
| Forest Chippy | 154 Forest Road | 174 yd | |
| Pizza Dal Maestro | 9 Market Parade, Forest Road | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 501 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 669 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 702 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 705 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 612 yd | |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 766 yd | |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 783 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Eden Girls School Waltham Forest BLACKHORSE LANE | 1,030 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,035 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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.3% |
| 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 | 158.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.