Northcote Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7DT 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 Northcote Road, London, E17 7DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7EL, E17 7EG, E17 7EJ, E17 7EB, E17 7EH, E17 7DZ, E17 7DU, E17 7ED, E17 7DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 7DT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 47.6% | 49.9% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 50.1% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 41.4% | 44.7% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 42.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.5% | 48% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 16.5% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 44.1% | 8.0% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.4% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.6% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 33.8% | 30.1% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 27.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 41.2% | 42.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -38.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 59.4% 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 | 50.8% | 59.4% | 8.6% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 14.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.1% | 16.2% | -9.9% | 5.6% | 10.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.3% | 59.1% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 25.4% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 6% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 5.3% | -19.4% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 39.8% | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Road was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northcote Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 93.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Northcote Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £707,000 | 2024-10-30 | £729,918 |
| 31B Northcote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £419,000 | 2024-03-01 | £445,027 |
| 55 Northcote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £537,500 | 2023-07-14 | £578,547 |
| 45 Northcote Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £962,000 | 2023-02-08 | £1,016,999 |
| 19A Northcote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £494,840 | 2023-01-18 | £516,118 |
E17 7DT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7DT 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 | 132 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,986 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,587 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 | 4,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 869 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 | 463 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,885 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 | 529 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,577 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 | 2,134 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,860 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,984 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 | 1,131 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,730 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,562 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Bites London | 91a Whitechapel High Street | 295 yd | |
| Prizreni Bakery | 97 High Street | 301 yd | |
| EASHAL PAK BIRYANI RESTAURANT | 63 High Street | 307 yd | |
| Golden Cake | 39-41 High Street | 307 yd | |
| No Name Bar and Diner | 61 High Street | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 449 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 504 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 516 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 589 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 691 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonners Fish Bar | 144 Northcote Road | 102 yd | |
| Flamer's Piri Piri | 102 Palmerston Road | 307 yd | |
| Salim Caterers | 90 Palmerston Road | 307 yd | |
| Cakes & Bakes | 107 High Street | 316 yd | |
| Click'n Chicken | 83 High Street | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 307 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 324 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 384 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 469 yd | |
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 545 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 464 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 671 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 711 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,090 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 209.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.