Elmsdale Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6PW 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 6PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6PN, E17 6PH, E17 6QD, E17 6PJ, E17 6RU, E17 6RZ, E17 6SA, E17 6QB, E17 6PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 6PW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 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 6PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 50.7% | 44.3% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 41.9% | 5.2% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 47.5% | 55.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 30.9% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 51.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 13.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 51.2% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Other | 17% | 2.7% | -14.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 23.6% | 22.5% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 19.8% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 41.6% | 47.5% | 5.9% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 55.1% | 59.3% | 4.2% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 3.1% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 16% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 59.2% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 26.3% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.1% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 3.1% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.9% | 76.7% | -1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmsdale Road was 114.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.9% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmsdale Road has the 31st highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 230th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 46 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2024-05-17 | £583,010 |
| 36B Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-09-15 | £634,686 |
| 16 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £872,500 | 2023-08-23 | £936,471 |
| 16 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £907,000 | 2022-06-10 | £996,849 |
| 40 Elmsdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2022-04-11 | £1,174,714 |
E17 6PW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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 | 124 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,444 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 | 5,034 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 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 498 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 | 631 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 861 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 | 814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 741 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,598 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 | 2,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,846 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,872 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 | 1,210 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,261 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 | 152 yd | |
| L’Artisan Cafe | 116a Palmerston Road | 203 yd | |
| We Eat2gether | 14 Palmerston Road | 283 yd | |
| Market Cafe | 151 High Street | 288 yd | |
| Pizza S'Treat at The Chequers | 145 High Street | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 288 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 427 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 546 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 660 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamer's Piri Piri | 102 Palmerston Road | 152 yd | |
| Salim Caterers | 90 Palmerston Road | 152 yd | |
| E17 Kebabish | 41 Palmerston Road | 217 yd | |
| What the bubbles 2 teahouse | 183c High Street | 301 yd | |
| The Biryani Factory | 134 Palmerston Road | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 392 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 411 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 463 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 544 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 591 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 254 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 945 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 1,040 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 1,042 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 | 97.7% |
| 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 | 149.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.