Tower Mews is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7BF is located in the High Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 2009-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tower Mews, London, E17 7BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 3AY, E17 7JU, E17 7JJ, E17 3AL, E17 3AX, E17 7FD, E17 7JH, E17 3AP, E17 7FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 7BF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 42.2% | 47.3% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 57.8% | 52.7% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 7BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.5% 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 | 55.1% | 65.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 27.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 20.9% | -14.1% | 44.2% | -23.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 36.4% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.2% | 55.8% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 19.6% | 2% | -17.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.5% 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 | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.4% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 4.8% | -6.8% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 3.6% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 4.2% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 45.9% | 48.5% | 2.6% | 81.4% | -32.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Other | 3% | 11.5% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 9.9% |
In this area, 51.5% 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 | 34.5% | 51.5% | 17.0% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| European Union | 27.4% | 18% | -9.4% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 10.6% | 6% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 10.8% | -9.5% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 3% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 34.3% | 51.8% | 17.5% | 83.2% | -31.4% |
| 10+ Years | 12.9% | 25.3% | 12.4% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 21.3% | 15.1% | -6.2% | 2.9% | 12.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.9% | 6% | -11.9% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 1.8% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tower Mews was 1597.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 638.6% higher than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tower Mews has the 2nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 4th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 500.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 114.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fari Court, 4 Tower Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-04-04 | £296,432 |
| 7 Fari Court, 4 Tower Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2021-08-31 | £403,864 |
| Flat 14 Fari Court, 4 Tower Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-05-14 | £470,687 |
| Flat 11 Fari Court, 4 Tower Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2019-05-16 | £375,778 |
| Flat 7 Fari Court, 4 Tower Mews, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-08-01 | £385,693 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 7BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,922 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,637 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 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,428 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,166 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 | 2,111 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,028 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,064 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Rustic Deli Ltd | 228 Hoe Street | 29 yd | |
| Cafe Chaii | 234 Hoe Street | 29 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 169 Hoe Street | 59 yd | |
| Sultan Kitchen | 254 Hoe Street | 73 yd | |
| McDonalds | 258-260 Hoe Street | 73 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 73 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 268 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 329 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 434 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokeys | 218 Hoe Street | 28 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 29 yd | |
| Subway | 214 Hoe Street | 29 yd | |
| World of Spice | 230 Hoe Street | 29 yd | |
| CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 216 Hoe Street | 43 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 74 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 117 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 192 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 317 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 646 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 469 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 495 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 892 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 893 yd | |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.12 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.