Exeter Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7QJ 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 Exeter Road, London, E17 7QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7QH, E17 7QR, E17 7QZ, E17 7PU, E17 7QA, E17 7QS, E17 7PT, E17 7QB, E17 7PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 7QJ is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 47.5% | 44.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 55.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 7QJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 41.7% | 46.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 43.4% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.2% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 53.9% | 56.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 8.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 31% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 10.5% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 51.9% | 11.7% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4.5% | -9.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47% 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 | 4.9% | 0.9% | -4.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 28.8% | 28.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 26.2% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 2.7% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 34% | 47% | 13.0% | 81.4% | -34.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, just 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 49.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| European Union | 14.1% | 20.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 14.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.5% | 18.4% | -11.1% | 5.6% | 12.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 44.5% | 49.3% | 4.8% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.6% | 28.3% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 18.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 5.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.7% | 4.8% | -17.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 9.4% | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 40.9% | 6.5% | 34.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Exeter Road was 225.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.7% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Exeter Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 75th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Exeter Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £617,500 | 2023-07-25 | £675,330 |
| 9 Exeter Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2019-11-25 | £932,438 |
| 29 Exeter Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2016-11-02 | £598,027 |
| 22 Exeter Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2014-11-21 | £741,601 |
| 12 Exeter Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-10-31 | £732,515 |
E17 7QJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 | 147 |
| Self-Employed | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,792 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,392 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 927 yd | Community school | 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 | 827 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,256 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,949 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 | 1,314 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,838 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,981 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 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,419 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Peoples Mental Health Association | 2 Priory Avenue | 209 yd | |
| Pret A Manger | 59-60 Selborne Walk | 252 yd | |
| Cafe Mediterraneen | 72 Queens Road | 267 yd | |
| Gokyuzu Restaurant | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 292 yd | |
| Queens Road Cafe | 350 Hoe Street | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 316 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 363 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 386 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 523 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 45 Selborne Walk | 217 yd | |
| Chopstix | Unit 51, 45 Selborne Walk | 217 yd | |
| Mr. Pretzels | 45 Selborne Walk | 217 yd | |
| Little Lotus | 45 Selborne Walk | 217 yd | |
| Lola’s Cupcakes | 45 Selborne Walk | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 252 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 342 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 386 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 429 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 401 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 802 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 851 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 80 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 | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.