Coppermill Lane is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7HG 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 Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7HH, E17 7HW, E17 7HJ, E17 7HN, E17 7HL, E17 7HR, E17 7HP, E17 7HQ, E17 7HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 7HG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 41% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 46% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 44.2% | 51.1% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 57.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 13.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 7.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 13.2% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 57.4% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 23.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 1.7% | -7.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.4% 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 | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.9% | 4.6% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| White | 67.6% | 70.4% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -11.0% |
| Arab | 6.2% | 0.5% | -5.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 78.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 78.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -4.4% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.3% | 78.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 17% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.5% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.9% | 37.2% | 12.7% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coppermill Lane was 112.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Coppermill Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 238th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Coppermill Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2012-08-31 | £710,204 |
| 211 Coppermill Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2001-06-29 | £863,231 |
| 215 Coppermill Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1997-08-28 | £852,245 |
| 213 Coppermill Lane, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1997-08-05 | £852,245 |
E17 7HG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 7HG 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 | 129 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 1,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,441 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,804 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 | 3,789 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 4,428 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 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 870 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferry Lane Primary School Jarrow Road , Ferry Lane Estate N17 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,169 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 | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,196 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 | 1,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,614 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,005 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,072 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 | 1,808 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,743 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 1 Belz Terrace , Clapton Common E5 9SN | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supperclub.Tube | The Pump House, 10 South Access Road | 806 yd | |
| The Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum | The Pump House, 10 | 806 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 12-14 St James Street | 814 yd | |
| St James's Kitchen | 36 St James Street | 814 yd | |
| True Craft | 18-20 St James Street | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 271 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 814 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 823 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 862 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow & Cha | 7 Blackhorse Road | 773 yd | |
| K Lebanese Griller | 26 St James Street | 814 yd | |
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 820 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 823 yd | |
| Subway | 27 St James Street | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 855 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 943 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 1,027 yd | |
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 893 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.