Westbury Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6RN 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 Westbury Road, London, E17 6RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6SD, E17 6SB, E17 6RH, E17 6RR, E17 7BJ, E17 7BT, E17 6RS, E17 6RG, E17 6SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 6RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47% | 49.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 6RN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 44.6% | 46.4% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 42.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 4.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 47.6% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 34.6% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 13.6% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 21.5% | -2.4% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 5.8% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 46.4% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 12.7% | 2.9% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.2% 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 | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 12% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 12.4% | 6.6% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 9% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 6.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| White | 35.6% | 46.2% | 10.6% | 81.4% | -35.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 53.3% | 57.4% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 17% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 10.8% | 6% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.7% | 12.2% | -7.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.7% | 58.1% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -25.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 26.8% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.3% | 3.9% | -24.4% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 29.4% | 6.5% | 22.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westbury Road was 164.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Westbury Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 137th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 11 Westbury House Westbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-02-24 | £318,389 |
| Flat 11 Westbury House Westbury Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-09-23 | £324,850 |
E17 6RN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6RN 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 | 99 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 779 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 | 1,000 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,275 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,692 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mego Coffee House | 215 High Street | 217 yd | |
| East of Eden | Studio 1, Tramworks Studios, 14 Hatherley Mews | 219 yd | |
| Sun On Cafe | 229 High Street | 220 yd | |
| Sodo Pizza | 21-23 Hatherley Mews | 235 yd | |
| Tree Island | 10 Palace Parade, High Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 278 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 307 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 434 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 448 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 576 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | 2 Palace Parade, High Street | 227 yd | |
| Cinar Grill | 166 Hoe Street | 256 yd | |
| What the bubbles 2 teahouse | 183c High Street | 262 yd | |
| QQ Bubble Tea at Abina Supermarket | 132 Hoe Street | 269 yd | |
| Chaudhry Kebabish | 192 High Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 300 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 330 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 461 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 309 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 769 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 858 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 956 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 997 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.