Samantha Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8EU 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 Samantha Close, London, E17 8EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8EP, E17 8EL, E17 8EN, E17 8ED, E17 8EJ, E17 8DY, E17 8HF, E17 8ND, E17 8EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 46.5% | 46.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 40.9% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 45.4% | 47.1% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 38.7% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 18.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 11.2% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 48.4% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 14.6% |
| Other | 14% | 4.9% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.5% | 13% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 52.5% | 56.8% | 4.3% | 81.4% | -24.6% |
| Arab | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 53.5% 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 | 59.3% | 53.5% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| European Union | 13.9% | 21.1% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 8.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12% | 9.4% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.6% | 53.5% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -29.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 24% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.9% | 8.4% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.6% | 3.7% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.3% | 76.7% | -11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Samantha Close was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Samantha Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 334th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Samantha Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-04-15 | £506,392 |
| 16A Samantha Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2020-09-25 | £710,542 |
| 16 Samantha Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £448,500 | 2018-09-14 | £538,200 |
| 16A Samantha Close, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2017-09-07 | £114,887 |
| 2 Samantha Close, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2013-07-31 | £632,067 |
E17 8EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
E17 8EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,605 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 | 3,730 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 | 4out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | - not rated | 186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Junior School Sybourn Street , Leyton E17 8HA | - not rated | 323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 4out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,014 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,967 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 | 1,281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,782 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 987 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 1,030 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 | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,604 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 188 yd | |
| Berliner | 313 Lea Bridge Road | 399 yd | |
| Bodrum Restaurant | 303 Lea Bridge Road | 399 yd | |
| Pizza and Co Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 423 yd | |
| Lea Coffee Shop | 343 Lea Bridge Road | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 470 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 737 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 793 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 946 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 423 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 432 yd | |
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 324 Lea Bridge Road | 470 yd | |
| Dennis Chippy | 316 Lea Bridge Road | 470 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 461 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 997 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 1,030 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 360 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 820 yd | |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 894 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 983 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.