Priory Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 7QP 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 Priory Avenue, London, E17 7QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9GZ, E17 7QN, E17 7QL, E17 9QD, E17 9GY, E17 7QR, E17 7JP, E17 9PP, E17 9PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 7QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.4% | 50.5% | -5.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 43.6% | 49.5% | 5.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 7QP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 44.2% | 60.4% | 16.2% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 27.3% | -11.3% | 44.2% | -16.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 6.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 0.7% | -6.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 44.1% | 62.1% | 18.0% | 48.4% | 13.7% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 27.2% | -12.7% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around E17 7QP this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 69.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 9.7% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 3% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 6.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 8.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 69.4% | 37.1% | 33.8% | 35.6% |
| Other | 17.2% | 1.4% | -15.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 3.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 23.5% | 7.9% | -15.6% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 5.9% | 5.4% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 7.9% | 5.6% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 4.1% | -3.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 32.9% | 51.9% | 19.0% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 64.7% 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 | 61.6% | 64.7% | 3.1% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 12.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 4.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.8% | 11.5% | -8.3% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 64.5% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 18.4% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 4.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 3.9% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 18.6% | 6.5% | 12.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Priory Avenue was 353.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.8% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Priory Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 35th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Priory Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £880,000 | 2024-07-12 | £965,428 |
| 47 Priory Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,200,000 | 2024-01-25 | £1,289,571 |
| 10 Priory Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,070,000 | 2023-03-30 | £1,154,589 |
| 48 Priory Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-02-15 | £687,966 |
| 55 Priory Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £837,500 | 2020-03-27 | £1,029,488 |
E17 7QP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 263 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,408 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 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 621 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 679 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,402 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,647 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,154 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 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,074 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,151 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,277 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 | 1,316 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,804 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,077 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,290 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 | 2 yd | |
| Travelodge Cafe | 2 Station Approach Hoe Street | 100 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 5 Station Approach Hoe Street | 101 yd | |
| Rio's Coffee Lounge | 294-296 Hoe Street | 115 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 225 Hoe Street | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 115 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 206 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 341 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 446 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee Station | Platform 1, Walthamstow Central Station, 3 Station Approach Selborne Road | 65 yd | |
| Bella Cujina | 288 Hoe Street | 115 yd | |
| Doner Zone | 286 Hoe Street | 115 yd | |
| Incoming Coffee | Unit 3, 4 Station Approach Hoe Street | 121 yd | |
| New Quattro | 310 Hoe Street | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 155 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 206 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 247 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 589 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 646 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 990 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 1,015 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 | 190.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.