Old Brewery Way is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7FE is located in the High Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 2018-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Brewery Way, London, E17 7FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7NJ, E17 7NW, E17 8FF, E17 7PJ, E17 7BL, E17 7NU, E17 7PE, E17 7PF, E17 7LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 7FE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50% | 48.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50% | 51.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 7FE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 80.5% 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 | 34.8% | 80.5% | 45.7% | 37.9% | 42.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 17.1% | -27.7% | 44.2% | -27.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 0.3% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 1.5% | -7.5% | 9.1% | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (95.8%) 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 | 48.7% | 64.6% | 15.9% | 48.4% | 16.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 31.2% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 4.2% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around E17 7FE this area, 3.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 84.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 3.6% | -18.8% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 0.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 2.4% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -11.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 6.2% | -4.3% | 16.9% | -10.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 84.6% | 48.9% | 33.8% | 50.8% |
| Other | 13.8% | 1.5% | -12.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 1.1% | -4.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 0.3% | -5.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 1.4% | -7.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 0.6% | -5.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 41.2% | 80.9% | 39.7% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 65.2% 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 | 51.6% | 65.2% | 13.6% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 13% | 14.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.8% | 3.1% | -5.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 0% | -10.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 7% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 6.2% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 64.6% | 13.0% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 12.3% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 7.5% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 3.9% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 70.9% | 37.2% | 33.7% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Brewery Way was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the High Street average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 22 Hops House, 7 Old Brewery Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2026-02-11 | £125,000 |
| Apartment 33 Hops House, 7 Old Brewery Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-10-31 | £496,041 |
| Apartment 38 Hops House, 7 Old Brewery Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-03-27 | £517,918 |
| Apartment 42 Hops House, 7 Old Brewery Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £529,100 | 2025-03-07 | £526,981 |
| Apartment 30 Hops House, 7 Old Brewery Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2025-01-17 | £523,947 |
E17 7FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 272 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 293 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 651 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,834 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 | 1,087 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,067 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London Tottenham Centre , High Road N15 4RU | - not rated | 3,162 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 | 2,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,023 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,531 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 979 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 21st Century Academy 107 Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 4PN | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curious Goat | Unit 1 Malt Court, 4 Old Brewery Way | 38 yd | |
| Glitzy Desserts & Coffee | 59 St James Street | 97 yd | |
| Delight Kitchen | 11 St James Street | 97 yd | |
| Baggio Burger | 25 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 101 yd | |
| Incoming Coffee | 36a St James Street | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 78 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 154 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 218 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 602 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afrobbean Kitchen | 26 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 78 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 81 yd | |
| Long & Short Coffee | 5 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 87 yd | |
| Milk #2 | Kiosk, St James Street Railway Station, 23c St James Street | 92 yd | |
| Subway | 27 St James Street | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 97 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 188 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 196 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 373 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 588 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 602 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 1,011 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 275.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 223.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.