Erskine Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 6RZ 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 Erskine Road, London, E17 6RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 6RR, E17 6SB, E17 6RS, E17 6RY, E17 6PH, E17 6PW, E17 6RN, E17 6PJ, E17 6RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 6RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 50.9% | 47.8% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 52.2% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.2% | 40.8% | -8.4% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 45.1% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 51.4% | 43.7% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 40.7% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 13.8% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 8.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 7.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 50% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 17.2% | 4.1% | -13.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 30% | 31.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 28.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 3.3% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 32.9% | 43.4% | 10.5% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 55.4% | 57.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 13.3% | 17.9% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 2.6% | -4.2% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 17.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.8% | 57.4% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.4% | 29.2% | 20.8% | 9.8% | 19.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 3.3% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 3.3% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 25.1% | 46.2% | -21.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 43.1% | 6.5% | 36.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erskine Road was 41.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Erskine Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 150th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44A Erskine Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2025-03-14 | £443,504 |
| 38 Erskine Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-09-30 | £368,317 |
| 58 Erskine Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-11-06 | £662,259 |
| 49A Erskine Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-10-28 | £829,105 |
| 44A Erskine Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-08-05 | £449,041 |
E17 6RZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,357 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,949 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 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 851 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 | 951 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,502 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 882 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,735 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 | 2,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,730 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,796 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 | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,152 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Island | 10 Palace Parade, High Street | 202 yd | |
| Market Cafe | 151 High Street | 222 yd | |
| Pizza S'Treat at The Chequers | 145 High Street | 222 yd | |
| Mega Bite | 195 High Street | 222 yd | |
| First Stop Cafe | 173 High Street | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 222 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 424 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 520 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 523 yd | |
| Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute | 17 Hoe Street | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| What the bubbles 2 teahouse | 183c High Street | 205 yd | |
| T4 | 2 Palace Parade, High Street | 213 yd | |
| Bubble Ci.Tea | 9 Selborne Walk | 274 yd | |
| Flamer's Piri Piri | 102 Palmerston Road | 294 yd | |
| Salim Caterers | 90 Palmerston Road | 294 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 306 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 334 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 403 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 520 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 535 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 205 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 902 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 958 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 983 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.