Sylvester Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8ED 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 Sylvester Road, London, E17 8ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8DU, E17 8ND, E17 8EA, E17 8DY, E17 8EP, E17 8NE, E17 8EU, E17 8DZ, E17 8JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 8ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.3% | 53% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 42% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 42.3% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 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 | 34.6% | 44.2% | 9.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 35.1% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 32.2% | 22.3% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 16% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 27.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 16.3% | 5.4% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.3% 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 | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 7.1% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 25.8% | 18.4% | -7.4% | 2.7% | 15.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 11.3% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 12% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.8% | 5.1% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 28% | 25.3% | -2.7% | 81.4% | -56.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.5% | 7.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 59.1% | 56.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 8.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9.8% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 18.8% | -3.4% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.3% | 56.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 28.2% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.9% | 4.8% | -8.1% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 5.7% | -14.2% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 47.3% | 6.5% | 40.8% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sylvester Road was 71.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sylvester Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 315th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

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 Sylvester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-07-26 | £564,995 |
| 2 Sylvester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-28 | £488,169 |
| 30 Sylvester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-05-27 | £528,372 |
| 23 Sylvester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,500 | 2017-07-17 | £522,964 |
| 28 Sylvester Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £331,000 | 2014-08-08 | £546,983 |
E17 8ED area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 8ED 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,485 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,708 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 | 3,841 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 | 93 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 555 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 | 206 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,198 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 | 1,901 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,864 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 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,713 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 | 1,592 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,878 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,143 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,158 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 | 231 yd | |
| Pizza and Co Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 385 yd | |
| Kulan Restaurant | 347 Lea Bridge Road | 386 yd | |
| Lea Coffee Shop | 343 Lea Bridge Road | 439 yd | |
| Berliner | 313 Lea Bridge Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 528 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 793 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 841 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 933 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 385 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 386 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 405 Lea Bridge Road | 451 yd | |
| Grill n Spice | 469 Lea Bridge Road | 451 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 466 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 550 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 907 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 984 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 1,032 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 1,085 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 320 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 940 yd | |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,061 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.