Hazelwood Road is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7AL is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazelwood Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7AJ, E17 7HB, E17 7AR, E17 7HA, E17 7AP, E17 7LQ, E17 7AN, E17 7AT, E17 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 7AL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 48.3% | 47.9% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.7% | 52.1% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 7AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 43.2% | 50.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 36.5% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.2% | 49.6% | 12.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 31.5% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 23.8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 45% | 13.3% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 12.2% | 5.4% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.1% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 22.7% | 26.2% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 23.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 4.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 35.3% | 44.1% | 8.8% | 81.4% | -37.3% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 54.7% 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 | 52.6% | 54.7% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 7.6% | 8.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.3% | 16.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.9% | 3.6% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 51.4% | 54.7% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -28.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 27.2% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 17.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 10.7% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 4.4% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 3% | -25.7% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32% | 6.5% | 25.5% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazelwood Road was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.0% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hazelwood Road has the lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 4th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 82.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Hazelwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £682,000 | 2025-03-24 | £695,905 |
| First Floor Flat 20A Hazelwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2025-01-13 | £584,080 |
| 28A Hazelwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-09-27 | £303,380 |
| 36 Hazelwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £837,500 | 2024-02-29 | £900,013 |
| 84A Hazelwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £455,500 | 2023-10-06 | £479,401 |
E17 7AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,947 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 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 178 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 360 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 757 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 | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 2,122 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 | 772 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,462 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,759 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 | 2,009 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,996 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 | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,271 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 1 Belz Terrace , Clapton Common E5 9SN | - not rated | 2,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St James's Kitchen | 36 St James Street | 245 yd | |
| True Craft | 18-20 St James Street | 245 yd | |
| Bengal Curry House | 24 St James Street | 245 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12-14 St James Street | 245 yd | |
| Kafe Bagel | 21 St James Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 245 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 336 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 352 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 423 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow & Cha | 7 Blackhorse Road | 152 yd | |
| K Lebanese Griller | 26 St James Street | 245 yd | |
| Subway | 27 St James Street | 302 yd | |
| Indiano Pizza | 17 St James Street | 302 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 19 St James Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 302 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 331 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 654 yd | |
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 672 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 841 yd | |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 911 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,015 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 | 91.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.8% |
| 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 | 177.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.