Alexandra Road is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8EB is located in the Markhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alexandra Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8DF, E17 8DU, E17 8DY, E17 8DP, E17 8EA, E17 8DZ, E17 8LT, E17 8BJ, E17 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8EB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 8EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 37.5% | 47.9% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 37.8% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 44% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 33.9% | -5.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.7% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 25.1% | 24.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 17.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 26.8% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 16.1% | 3.9% | -12.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.7% | 1.5% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 22% | 19.5% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 14.6% | 15.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 30.2% | 25.6% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -55.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 59.6% | 59.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 12.4% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17% | 11.9% | -5.1% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.5% | 60.2% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -23.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 33.3% | 28.4% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 2.6% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 1.3% | -20.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.1% | 37.2% | -21.1% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 43.5% | 6.5% | 37.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 162.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.6% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexandra Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 140th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2020-01-27 | £297,444 |
| 76 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2017-06-30 | £292,821 |
| 76 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2014-11-13 | £262,870 |
| 76 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2008-01-16 | £287,229 |
| 62 Alexandra Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2001-03-23 | £611,776 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 8EB 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 | 98 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 351 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,578 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,857 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 169 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 37 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,734 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,378 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,880 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 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,057 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,891 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 | 1,564 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,993 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,257 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,267 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Kulan Restaurant | 347 Lea Bridge Road | 537 yd | |
| Pizza and Co Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 542 yd | |
| Ella's Cafe at Queen's Road Learning Centre | 97 Queens Road | 553 yd | |
| Al Haq | 65 Queens Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 649 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 713 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 773 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 874 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 311 yd | |
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 332 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 388 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 537 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 727 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 814 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 823 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 909 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 948 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 161 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 573 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 782 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,031 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 1,078 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 1,079 yd | |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,091 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 | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.