Elmsdale Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6PN 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 Elmsdale Road, London, E17 6PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6PW, E17 6QD, E17 6PH, E17 6QB, E17 6SA, E17 6PJ, E17 6ZL, E17 6PZ, E17 6RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 6PN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50% | 49.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E17 6PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.8% | 32.4% | -15.4% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 60.8% | 21.0% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 51.8% | 57.6% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.1% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 17.1% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 4.1% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.2% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 8% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 56.8% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 14.6% | 4.1% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 18.9% | 10.7% | -8.2% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 1.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 46.1% | 62.7% | 16.6% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 60% | 63.2% | 3.2% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 12.1% | 21% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 10.2% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60% | 62.9% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 21.4% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 12% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 2.6% | -7.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.3% | 1% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 25.3% | 46.2% | -20.9% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 18% | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmsdale Road was 6.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.1% lower than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmsdale Road has the lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25B Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-02-07 | £440,631 |
| 3 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2023-10-20 | £749,196 |
| Flat 1 57 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-21 | £293,803 |
| Flat 4 57 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-03-03 | £287,724 |
| 45 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £949,000 | 2022-06-10 | £1,040,041 |
E17 6PN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
E17 6PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 186 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,051 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,474 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 | 5,032 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 831 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 | 812 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,593 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 | 725 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,578 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,363 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,593 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 | 2,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,876 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,907 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 | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Fraisier | 88 Palmerston Road | 137 yd | |
| L’Artisan Cafe | 116a Palmerston Road | 178 yd | |
| We Eat2gether | 14 Palmerston Road | 316 yd | |
| Market Cafe | 151 High Street | 322 yd | |
| Pizza S'Treat at The Chequers | 145 High Street | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 322 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 393 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 545 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 668 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamer's Piri Piri | 102 Palmerston Road | 137 yd | |
| Salim Caterers | 90 Palmerston Road | 137 yd | |
| E17 Kebabish | 41 Palmerston Road | 196 yd | |
| The Biryani Factory | 134 Palmerston Road | 275 yd | |
| What the bubbles 2 teahouse | 183c High Street | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 426 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 441 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 488 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 572 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 616 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 288 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 910 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 971 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 1,034 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 1,050 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 153.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.