Northcote Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7DU 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 7DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7EA, E17 7EL, E17 7EN, E17 6PQ, E17 7DX, E17 7DY, E17 7DT, E17 6PS, E17 6PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 7DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 51.1% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 48.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 54.6% | 49.3% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 38.8% | 5.5% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 45.8% | 59.8% | 14.0% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 25.7% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 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 54.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 11.4% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.2% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 7.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 54.3% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 20.5% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.1% | -7.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 14.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.5% | 2.8% | -5.7% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 56.1% | 56.2% | 0.1% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Arab | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 60.5% | 62.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 18.8% | 19.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.4% | 62.2% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 26.3% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 4% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 1.1% | -17.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 27.7% | 46.2% | -18.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northcote Road was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.2% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Northcote Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 30th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34B Northcote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-07 | £361,078 |
| 44 Northcote Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2021-02-26 | £42,485 |
| 34 Northcote Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2020-11-05 | £527,390 |
| 34 Northcote Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2020-11-05 | £554,194 |
| 34 Northcote Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2019-05-31 | £11,474 |
E17 7DU 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 947 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,574 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 | 4,770 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 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 361 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 |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 800 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 | 552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,770 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 | 543 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,526 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 | 2,200 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,972 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 | 1,104 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Fraisier | 88 Palmerston Road | 177 yd | |
| L’Artisan Cafe | 116a Palmerston Road | 229 yd | |
| We Eat2gether | 14 Palmerston Road | 276 yd | |
| Cafe Rio | 85 High Street | 332 yd | |
| Fat Chef Coffee Shop | 101 High Street | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 435 yd | |
| The Lord Palmerston | 252 Forest Road | 479 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 559 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 615 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamer's Piri Piri | 102 Palmerston Road | 177 yd | |
| Salim Caterers | 90 Palmerston Road | 177 yd | |
| E17 Kebabish | 41 Palmerston Road | 196 yd | |
| Bonners Fish Bar | 144 Northcote Road | 221 yd | |
| The Biryani Factory | 134 Palmerston Road | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 378 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 398 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 571 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 579 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 393 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 789 yd | |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 935 yd |
| Priory Court Residents And Community Association PRIORY COURT | 1,058 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.