Blyth Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8HS 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 Blyth Road, London, E17 8HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8HL, E17 8HT, E17 8HN, E17 8HE, E17 8HR, E17 8HG, E17 8HQ, E17 8HP, E17 8HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 8HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 50.1% | 54.2% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.9% | 45.8% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 8HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 49.4% | 51.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 30.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -13.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 10.4% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 46.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 36.3% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 12.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 7.1% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.3% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 49.8% | 19.2% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 16.6% | 4.5% | -12.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 11.6% | 4.6% | -7.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Other Black | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 54.2% | 56.2% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 52.5% | 59% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 22.9% | 21.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 1.7% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 6.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 50.7% | 59.1% | 8.4% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 23.5% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.1% | 11% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.7% | 4.1% | -13.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 2.3% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.8% | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Muslim | 15.9% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blyth Road was 19.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.7% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Blyth Road has the lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 41st lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Blyth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-03-05 | £555,655 |
| 89 Blyth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-08-30 | £385,899 |
| 79 Blyth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £424,250 | 2023-07-14 | £456,649 |
| 113 Blyth Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £358,000 | 2021-08-24 | £413,925 |
| 163 Blyth Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2021-06-29 | £437,736 |
E17 8HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
E17 8HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 850 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,116 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 | 3,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 883 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 | 596 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,311 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 | 2,156 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,262 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,972 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 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,449 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 1,784 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 | 1,879 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,885 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berliner | 313 Lea Bridge Road | 240 yd | |
| Bodrum Restaurant | 303 Lea Bridge Road | 240 yd | |
| Italianslice | 346 Lea Bridge Road | 246 yd | |
| Saffron Kitchen | 282a-300 Lea Bridge Road | 246 yd | |
| BB Cafe | 314 Lea Bridge Road | 246 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 246 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 442 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Chinese Takeaway | 324 Lea Bridge Road | 246 yd | |
| Dennis Chippy | 316 Lea Bridge Road | 246 yd | |
| Chaaske | 191 Lea Bridge Road | 406 yd | |
| Daddy's Kebab | 175 Lea Bridge Road | 442 yd | |
| Chic N Chip | 197 Lea Bridge Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 172 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 563 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 648 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 660 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 694 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 910 yd |
| The Waterworks Nature Reserve & Golf Centre (Closed) Lamas Road | golf | 930 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.