Edinburgh Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7QB 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 Edinburgh Road, London, E17 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7QA, E17 7PY, E17 7PU, E17 7PT, E17 7PX, E17 8QP, E17 7QQ, E17 8QR, E17 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 7QB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 52% | 52.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 7QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 42.7% | 47.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 40.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.6% | 50.3% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 34.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 20.4% | 2.8% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 8.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 5.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.3% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 49.1% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 15.3% |
| Other | 19.1% | 1.1% | -18.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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 | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 6.4% | -5.9% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 20.1% | 23.4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 20.7% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 1.5% | -8.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| White | 34.2% | 44.4% | 10.2% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 55.4% 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 | 44.4% | 55.4% | 11.0% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| European Union | 17.4% | 20.8% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 4.5% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.1% | 12.3% | -10.8% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 42.9% | 55.4% | 12.5% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.3% | 28.6% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12% | 7.2% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 6% | -6.9% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.8% | 2.7% | -20.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.9% | 37.2% | -15.3% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 36.3% | 6.5% | 29.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Edinburgh Road was 101.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Edinburgh Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 268th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Edinburgh Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,035,000 | 2025-09-26 | £1,014,763 |
| Flat 8 106 Edinburgh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2025-09-17 | £366,067 |
| 76A Edinburgh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,441 | 2025-08-22 | £274,644 |
| 76B Edinburgh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-08-22 | £362,352 |
| Flat A 80 Edinburgh Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-08-22 | £440,699 |
E17 7QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,610 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,157 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 | 262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community 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 | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,714 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 | 1,501 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,532 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 | 1,629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,000 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,007 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 | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 143 yd | |
| Ella's Cafe at Queen's Road Learning Centre | 97 Queens Road | 168 yd | |
| Al Haq | 65 Queens Road | 168 yd | |
| Black Peoples Mental Health Association | 2 Priory Avenue | 381 yd | |
| Queens Road Cafe | 350 Hoe Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 468 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 491 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 575 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 637 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Quattro | 310 Hoe Street | 401 yd | |
| Subway | 45 Selborne Walk | 405 yd | |
| Chopstix | Unit 51, 45 Selborne Walk | 405 yd | |
| Mr. Pretzels | 45 Selborne Walk | 405 yd | |
| Little Lotus | 45 Selborne Walk | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 417 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 465 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 482 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 527 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 575 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 433 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 521 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 611 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 967 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 1,024 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,031 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 | 98.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.5% |
| 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 | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.