Springfield Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8DB 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 Springfield Road, London, E17 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8BF, E17 8BG, E17 8DA, E17 8DQ, E17 8BZ, E17 8BE, E17 8DH, E17 8RB, E17 8BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8DB 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 8DB, 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 Springfield Road was 148.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springfield Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 159th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Springfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2025-03-31 | £617,335 |
| 10 Springfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2025-01-17 | £877,564 |
| 6 Springfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £674,000 | 2024-02-29 | £724,309 |
| 27 Springfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-08-04 | £664,918 |
| 24 Springfield Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-08-10 | £492,332 |
E17 8DB 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 | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,406 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,603 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 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,196 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,835 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,225 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,356 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 312 yd | |
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 332 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 377 yd | |
| BigTs | 54 St James Street | 380 yd | |
| St James Treats/The Local Dessert Company | 48 St James Street | 388 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 290 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 435 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 531 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 834 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 43 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 70 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 100 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 290 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 486 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 616 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 632 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 727 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 203 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 923 yd | |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 149.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.