Lorne Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7PX is located in the Markhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lorne Road, London, E17 7PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7PT, E17 8QB, E17 7PU, E17 7PY, E17 8PY, E17 7QA, E17 7QB, E17 7QH, E17 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 7PX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.9% | -0.6% | 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 7PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 47.3% | 47.2% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 40.9% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 53.4% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 31% | 29.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 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 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 19.2% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 49.3% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 15.5% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.9% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.4% 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% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 45.8% | 36.2% | -9.6% | 2.7% | 33.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 26% | 36.4% | 10.4% | 81.4% | -45.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 56.5% 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 | 52.5% | 56.5% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 14% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 4.7% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 19.1% | -5.4% | 5.6% | 13.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 56.3% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 26.9% | 20.0% | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 6.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.2% | 4.1% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 18.4% | 46.2% | -27.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 47.6% | 6.5% | 41.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lorne Road was 74.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lorne Road has the 30th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 341st lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Lorne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-06-21 | £815,241 |
| 7 Lorne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2023-09-08 | £760,592 |
| 8 Lorne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-08-11 | £857,959 |
| 6 Lorne Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-06-30 | £756,522 |
| 10 Lorne Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2021-06-24 | £872,962 |
E17 7PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 7PX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,472 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,059 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 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,038 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,040 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,403 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mediterraneen | 72 Queens Road | 69 yd | |
| Ella's Cafe at Queen's Road Learning Centre | 97 Queens Road | 149 yd | |
| Al Haq | 65 Queens Road | 149 yd | |
| Queens Road Cafe | 350 Hoe Street | 300 yd | |
| Gunes Restaurant | 328 Hoe Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 391 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 531 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 532 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 552 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SubaE17 | 368-370 Hoe Street | 298 yd | |
| New Quattro | 310 Hoe Street | 300 yd | |
| Philly'z Peri Peri | 247 Hoe Street | 341 yd | |
| Slamburger | 267 Hoe Street | 341 yd | |
| Coffee Station | Platform 1, Walthamstow Central Station, 3 Station Approach Selborne Road | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 452 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 477 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 479 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 487 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 530 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 588 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 677 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 950 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.