Grange Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8AH 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 Grange Road, London, E17 8AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8AG, E17 8AQ, E17 7LE, E17 8AP, E17 7JT, E17 8AD, E17 8AE, E17 8AR, E17 8AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.8% | 4.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.2% | -4.2% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 8AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.4% 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 | 42.4% | 47.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 39.6% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 49.1% | 54.3% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.3% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 9.1% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 55% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 13.1% | 2.5% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 10.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.6% | 7.1% | -4.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 54% | 50.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -30.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 68% 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 | 59.8% | 68% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| European Union | 14.6% | 10.1% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 8.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 6% | -4.4% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 68% | 12.2% | 83.2% | -15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 24% | 19.1% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.2% | 5.8% | -6.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 1.8% | -6.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 0.5% | -18.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grange Road was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grange Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in High Street and the 228th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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, 33 Grange Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-09-20 | £412,546 |
| Flat, 30 Grange Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2023-08-29 | £547,548 |
| Flat, 34 Grange Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2021-12-21 | £534,033 |
| Flat, 35 Grange Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-06-30 | £473,403 |
| Flat, 30 Grange Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £442,000 | 2021-02-16 | £469,456 |
E17 8AH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
E17 8AH 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 | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 525 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,382 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 | 4,423 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 | 290 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Longfield Avenue , E17 7DP | 3out of 4 | 620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community 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 | 761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,900 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 | 1,046 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 | 2,122 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,586 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,241 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 2,264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,406 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,762 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 | 1,673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 2,224 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,242 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talmud Torah Machzikei Hadass School 1 Belz Terrace , Clapton Common E5 9SN | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirdough Bakery | 20 Station Road | 193 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 199 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 200 yd | |
| Koli's | 42 St James Street | 200 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 192 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 244 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 246 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 404 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 192 yd | |
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 193 yd | |
| Afrobbean Kitchen | 26 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 244 yd | |
| K Lebanese Griller | 26 St James Street | 246 yd | |
| Long & Short Coffee | 5 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 259 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 406 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 461 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 684 yd | |
| Tesco | 82-84 Forest Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 656 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 897 yd | |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 952 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 95.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 26.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 26.8% |
| 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 | 72.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.