Clacton Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8AP 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 Clacton Road, London, E17 8AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8AR, E17 8AQ, E17 8AS, E17 8AG, E17 8AT, E17 8AH, E17 8AF, E17 8AU, E17 8AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 8AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.8% | 54.7% | 8.9% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 54.2% | 45.3% | -8.9% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 8AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% 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 | 51.9% | 43.4% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.6% | 39.6% | 10.0% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49% | 55.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 28% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.4% | 17.4% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 4.9% | -9.3% | 13.4% | -8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 56.6% | 28.1% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 11.2% | 2.3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 60.3% | 62.5% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
In this area, 64.9% 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 | 61.9% | 64.9% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -18.3% |
| European Union | 13.5% | 14% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 3.2% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 8.5% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 64.7% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 21.9% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 2.6% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 1.2% | -16.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 3.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 29.7% | 46.2% | -16.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 15.1% | 6.5% | 8.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clacton Road was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.9% lower than the High Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clacton Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in High Street and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Clacton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2025-10-30 | £643,500 |
| 81 Clacton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £717,500 | 2025-09-05 | £703,471 |
| 17 Clacton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £960,000 | 2025-03-20 | £1,002,857 |
| 45 Clacton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-03-04 | £752,143 |
| 71 Clacton Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £714,500 | 2024-11-29 | £755,390 |
E17 8AP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 349 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wentworth Nursery School and Children's Centre Cassland Road , Hackney E9 5BY | 4out of 4 | 4,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | - not rated | 299 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppermill Primary School Edward Road , Walthamstow E17 6PB | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | - not rated | 650 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,223 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,432 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,851 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 | 2,059 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,559 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 | 1,306 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 196 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 236 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 238 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 240 yd | |
| Koli's | 42 St James Street | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 179 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 297 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 326 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 448 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 179 yd | |
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 243 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 287 yd | |
| Afrobbean Kitchen | 26 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 297 yd | |
| Long & Short Coffee | 5 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 325 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 484 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 528 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 738 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 587 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 953 yd | |
| Willowfield Humanities College BLACKHORSE ROAD | 1,046 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.