Oster Terrace is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7AY 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 Oster Terrace, London, E17 7AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7AX, E17 7AZ, E17 6LX, E17 6PB, E17 6LU, E17 6LZ, E17 6LY, E17 6NX, E17 7BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 7AY 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 | 47.6% | 50.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 49.3% | -3.1% | 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 area around E17 7AY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 44.7% | 52.3% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 26.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 35.9% | 46.2% | 10.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 39% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 10% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 24.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.2% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 3.8% | 15% | 11.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 41% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 18% | 0% | -18.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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 | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% | 3.8% | -6.7% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 9.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 1% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 47.9% | 58.9% | 11.0% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 54.4% | 52.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 18.2% | 24.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 4.3% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 10.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.4% | 52.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 28.4% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 13.3% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.4% | 5.2% | -10.2% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 0.9% | -17.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.5% | 76.7% | -17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 13.3% | 1.5% | 11.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oster Terrace was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oster Terrace has the 29th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oster Terrace, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-10-14 | £595,398 |
| 7 Oster Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-07-22 | £674,126 |
| 6 Oster Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-07-20 | £690,051 |
| 5 Oster Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2019-12-13 | £591,647 |
| 7 Oster Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2016-03-02 | £477,125 |
E17 7AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 7AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,666 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 | 4,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,501 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 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 630 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 | 1,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,525 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,020 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 | 1,728 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,278 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 | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,096 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,155 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyland House School Holcombe Road , Tottenham N17 9AB | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deja Brew | 8 Forest Road | 502 yd | |
| Narrative | 10 Forest Road | 504 yd | |
| Querky Cafe | 23 High Street | 508 yd | |
| St James's Kitchen | 36 St James Street | 517 yd | |
| True Craft | 18-20 St James Street | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 366 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 517 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 614 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 624 yd | |
| The Blackhorse/Dodici Pizze | 1 Wickford Way | 681 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow & Cha | 7 Blackhorse Road | 384 yd | |
| Bonners Fish Bar | 144 Northcote Road | 485 yd | |
| K Lebanese Griller | 26 St James Street | 517 yd | |
| Sea Fryer Fish Bar | 67 Forest Road | 553 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 71 Forest Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 531 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 575 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 649 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 418 yd | |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 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 | 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 | 139.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 321 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.