Jessie Cottages is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8BU 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 Jessie Cottages, London, E17 8BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8DA, E17 8BY, E17 8BZ, E17 8BP, E17 8BX, E17 8DB, E17 8SA, E17 8AZ, E17 8BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 8BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 39.4% | 47.1% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 40.4% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 7.5% | -7.2% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 41.8% | 51.3% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 45.5% | 34.6% | -10.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.1% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.4% | 16.8% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 47.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 14.7% | 3.2% | -11.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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 | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% | 11.9% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 4.2% | -5.3% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Other Black | 6.7% | 0.9% | -5.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 48.3% | 54.3% | 6.0% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 64.2% 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 | 54.3% | 64.2% | 9.9% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 11.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 14.7% | 6% | -8.7% | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.3% | 64% | 10.7% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 20.8% | 15.5% | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 6.8% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.6% | 5.3% | -13.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 3.1% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 23.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Jessie Cottages was 112.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Jessie Cottages has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 235th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jessie Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2025-09-01 | £705,922 |
| 2 Jessie Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £647,035 | 2024-10-04 | £675,920 |
| 5 Jessie Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-10-13 | £718,680 |
| 5 Jessie Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2021-03-05 | £531,039 |
| 4 Jessie Cottages, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,500 | 2016-12-01 | £609,598 |
E17 8BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Education | 28 |
| Information and communication | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,886 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 | 4,126 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 | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | - not rated | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 334 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,732 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 | 1,487 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,809 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 | 1,759 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,262 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,460 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weirdough Bakery | 20 Station Road | 298 yd | |
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 349 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 371 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 374 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 268 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 439 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 522 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 739 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 169 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 196 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 213 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 268 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 488 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 648 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 795 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 299 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 1,000 yd | |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,019 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,060 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 1,085 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.