Lynmouth Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8AE is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lynmouth Road, London, E17 8AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8AE, E17 7LF, E17 8AF, E17 7JT, E17 7PE, E17 7LJ, E17 8AH, E17 7PF, E17 7LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 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 8AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 34.8% | 57% | 22.2% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 28.5% | -16.3% | 44.2% | -15.7% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 3% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.7% | 51.8% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.5% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 21.8% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 6.7% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 41.8% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 13.8% | 1.8% | -12.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.8% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 4.6% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 16.4% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 5.8% | 2.3% | -3.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.2% | 1.4% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 41.2% | 33.8% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -47.6% |
| Arab | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 59.6% 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 | 51.6% | 59.6% | 8.0% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| European Union | 13% | 14.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 8.8% | 2.8% | -6.0% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 11% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.6% | 59.4% | 7.8% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 34.2% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.6% | 1.8% | -13.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 1.4% | -20.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynmouth Road was 130.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.9% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lynmouth Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 198th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 75 The Grange, 1 Lynmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-03-04 | £233,666 |
| Flat 60 The Grange, 1 Lynmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-01 | £285,609 |
| Flat 59 The Grange, 1 Lynmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-08-07 | £217,956 |
| Flat 59 The Grange, 1 Lynmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-08-07 | £202,008 |
| Flat 70 The Grange, 1 Lynmouth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2019-03-15 | £371,448 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 8AE 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,341 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Park Nursery School and Childrens Centre Woodlands Park Road , Tottenham N15 3SD | 4out of 4 | 4,516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 347 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,741 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,922 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 | 992 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,530 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 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,725 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,145 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,301 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,352 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming Coffee | 36a St James Street | 90 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 92 yd | |
| Koli's | 42 St James Street | 92 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 95 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 100 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 126 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 138 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 149 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 491 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 80 yd | |
| Afrobbean Kitchen | 26 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 126 yd | |
| Long & Short Coffee | 5 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 130 yd | |
| K Lebanese Griller | 26 St James Street | 138 yd | |
| Subway | 27 St James Street | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 141 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 296 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 344 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 565 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 637 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 778 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 910 yd |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 943 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.