Rensburg Villas is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7HW 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 Villas, London, E17 7HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7HH, E17 7HF, E17 7HE, E17 7HR, E17 7HY, E17 7HL, E17 7HP, E17 7HN, E17 7HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 7HW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.9% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.1% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 7HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 46.5% | 47.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 40.7% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 51.6% | 61.6% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 13.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 25.7% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 9.5% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 56.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 15.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -9.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 56.9% | 20.3% | 33.8% | 23.1% |
| Other | 15.2% | 2.8% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% 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 | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 64.6% | 65.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 69.7% 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 | 61.7% | 69.7% | 8.0% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| European Union | 19.9% | 15% | -4.9% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 7.3% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.1% | 69.7% | 9.6% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 14.3% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.3% | 2.9% | -16.4% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rensburg Villas was 77.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rensburg Villas has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 352nd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Rensburg Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2015-10-12 | £679,218 |
| 3 Rensburg Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2010-11-24 | £745,390 |
| 1 Rensburg Villas, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2009-12-18 | £824,180 |
| 3 Rensburg Villas, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2000-11-13 | £682,088 |
| 1 Rensburg Villas, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,500 | 1996-10-18 | £770,901 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 993 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 2,845 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 | 3,941 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 | 4,488 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 | 275 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoneydown Park School Pretoria Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6JY | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 1,033 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 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Gladesmore Community School Crowland Road , Tottenham N15 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,719 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yesodey Hatorah Senior Girls School Egerton Road , Stamford Hill N16 6UB | 1out of 4 | 2,057 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 | 1,070 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 | 1,660 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,834 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,907 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 | 1,859 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,703 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,181 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 | 1,629 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 1 Belz Terrace , Clapton Common E5 9SN | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Bnos Zion of Bobov 65-69 Ravensdale Road , London N16 6TJ | - not rated | 1,994 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Bobov Primary Boys School 87-90 Egerton Road , London N16 6UE | - not rated | 2,023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 12-14 St James Street | 644 yd | |
| St James's Kitchen | 36 St James Street | 644 yd | |
| True Craft | 18-20 St James Street | 644 yd | |
| Bengal Curry House | 24 St James Street | 644 yd | |
| Incoming Coffee | 36a St James Street | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 100 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 644 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 672 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 696 yd | |
| FOUNDRY Walthamstow | 5 Forest Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chow & Cha | 7 Blackhorse Road | 602 yd | |
| K Lebanese Griller | 26 St James Street | 644 yd | |
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 657 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 672 yd | |
| Subway | 27 St James Street | 687 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 687 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 772 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 856 yd | |
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 968 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 157 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 804 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,087 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.