Theydon Street is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8EL is located in the Lea Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Theydon Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 8EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8EN, E17 8HF, E17 8EU, E17 8EJ, E17 8EP, E17 8HE, E17 8EH, E17 8HH, E17 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8EL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.5% | 49.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 8EL, 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 | 40.1% | 47.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 41.3% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 47.3% | 55.4% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 29.8% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 18.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 8.2% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 12.6% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 45.3% | 19.8% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 13.7% | 1.9% | -11.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% 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 | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 5.7% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.9% | 5.7% | -4.2% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 49.4% | 56.3% | 6.9% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
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 | 59.8% | 59.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 17.1% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 11.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 9.5% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.4% | 59.7% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 26.2% | 22.9% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 3% | -21.0% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 19.7% | 6.5% | 13.2% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Theydon Street was 34.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.5% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Theydon Street has the 5th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 110th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Theydon Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £522,000 | 2025-03-04 | £532,643 |
| 40 Theydon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-09-30 | £523,069 |
| 18 Theydon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £487,000 | 2024-08-02 | £522,036 |
| 38 Theydon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £477,500 | 2024-03-01 | £507,161 |
| 66 Theydon Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £461,000 | 2024-02-07 | £489,636 |
E17 8EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8EL 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 630 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,568 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 | 3,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,705 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 | 178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 726 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 | 378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,307 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 | 1,962 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,899 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 | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,638 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 | 1,770 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,222 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 | |
| Berliner | 313 Lea Bridge Road | 358 yd | |
| Bodrum Restaurant | 303 Lea Bridge Road | 358 yd | |
| Lea Coffee Shop | 343 Lea Bridge Road | 401 yd | |
| Pinch La Deli | 312 Lea Bridge Road | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 417 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 660 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 834 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 993 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 324 Lea Bridge Road | 417 yd | |
| Dennis Chippy | 316 Lea Bridge Road | 417 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 431 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 445 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 391 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 1,044 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 426 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 490 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 743 yd | |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 830 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.