Hove Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7NG 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 Hove Avenue, London, E17 7NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7NQ, E17 7PA, E17 7NE, E17 7PD, E17 8DJ, E17 7NY, E17 7LZ, E17 7NF, E17 7NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 7NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 53.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 44.3% | 46.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 7NG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% 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 | 48% | 61.5% | 13.5% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 25.4% | -13.3% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 48.1% | 48.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 38.7% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 13.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 6.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 7.6% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 51.9% | 21.1% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 16.9% | 5.9% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 3.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 0.7% | -4.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 61% | 67.8% | 6.8% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 49.2% | 58.6% | 9.4% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 29% | 20.9% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 14.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 6.3% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 3.9% | -3.4% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.6% | 58.5% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -24.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 24.8% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.6% | 9.2% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.5% | 4.1% | -15.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 3.4% | -10.1% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.8% | 37.2% | -0.4% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hove Avenue was 132.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hove Avenue has the 26th highest crime rate of 88 local areas in High Street and the 180th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Hove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2026-02-02 | £436,000 |
| 5 Hove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-11-28 | £417,036 |
| 103 Hove Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2025-05-30 | £432,725 |
| 91 Hove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,250 | 2024-03-01 | £415,681 |
| 25 Hove Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2024-02-07 | £400,229 |
E17 7NG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 208 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,687 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,277 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 | 159 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | - not rated | 637 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,666 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,666 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 | 1,301 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,261 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,228 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 | 1,793 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,250 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 | 824 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 918 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 208 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 294 yd | |
| Weirdough Bakery | 20 Station Road | 296 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 298 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 297 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 307 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 391 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 588 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 234 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 255 yd | |
| Afrobbean Kitchen | 26 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 297 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 307 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 333 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 353 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 403 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 407 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 612 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 431 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 592 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 930 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 148.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.