Rensburg Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7HL 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 Rensburg Road, London, E17 7HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7HN, E17 7HR, E17 7HJ, E17 7HP, E17 7HY, E17 7HX, E17 7HH, E17 7HW, E17 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 7HL 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 Rensburg Road 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.
Rensburg Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Rensburg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-01-20 | £656,875 |
| 35 Rensburg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-03-25 | £765,402 |
| 5 Rensburg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-09-28 | £713,713 |
| 19 Rensburg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2021-06-30 | £947,623 |
| 75 Rensburg Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,500 | 2021-03-31 | £810,335 |
E17 7HL 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 7HL 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 | 917 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,969 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 | 4,004 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 | 4,372 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 | 308 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 961 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 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 2,065 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 | 1,163 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 | 1,758 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,844 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,942 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 | 1,980 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,074 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 | 1,592 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 1 Belz Terrace , Clapton Common E5 9SN | - not rated | 1,921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirdough Bakery | 20 Station Road | 621 yd | |
| Incoming Coffee | 36a St James Street | 631 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 631 yd | |
| Koli's | 42 St James Street | 631 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 169 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 612 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 633 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 668 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 612 yd | |
| Chow & Cha | 7 Blackhorse Road | 621 yd | |
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 622 yd | |
| K Lebanese Griller | 26 St James Street | 633 yd | |
| Long & Short Coffee | 5 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 668 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 776 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 853 yd | |
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 1,065 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 262 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 918 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 993 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.4 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.