Northumberland Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8JE 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 Northumberland Road, London, E17 8JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8JF, E17 8JW, E10 7EA, E17 8JN, E10 7EJ, E17 8JG, E10 7DX, E10 7DU, E10 7DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 8JE is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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 | 45.9% | 44.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 54.1% | 55.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 | 47.6% | 39.1% | -8.5% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 44.8% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 48.2% | 51.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 34.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around E17 8JE this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.8% | 29.7% | 5.9% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 9.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 37.1% | 15.9% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 18.2% | 3.3% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.9% 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% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 26.7% | 28.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 25.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 8.8% | 5.8% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 30.9% | 31.9% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -49.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 9.9% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 8.3% |
In this area, just 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.7% | 41% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -42.2% |
| European Union | 19.6% | 19.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 7.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.8% | 23.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 18.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 40.3% | 40.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -42.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8% | 33.2% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 9.9% | -3.7% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 7.7% | -8.3% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.2% | 8.3% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 46.3% | 6.5% | 39.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Road was 236.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.8% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northumberland Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 70th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 67.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Northumberland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-02-10 | £675,161 |
| 36 Northumberland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2018-10-25 | £716,310 |
| 1 Northumberland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2014-11-21 | £614,014 |
| 3 Northumberland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-02-29 | £612,471 |
| 18 Northumberland Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2008-02-01 | £662,587 |
E17 8JE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Other | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 40 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 821 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,405 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 | 3,902 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 500 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 | 543 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,555 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,062 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 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,549 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 | 1,174 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,765 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Cafe | 453c Lea Bridge Road | 94 yd | |
| Kumba Curry & Grill | 431 Lea Bridge Road | 140 yd | |
| Lagos Island | 417-419 Lea Bridge Road | 140 yd | |
| Kulan Restaurant | 347 Lea Bridge Road | 291 yd | |
| Heart & Soul | 512 Lea Bridge Road | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 676 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 807 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 808 yd | |
| Gravity Well Taproom Limited | Arch 155, Midland Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 405 Lea Bridge Road | 140 yd | |
| Grill n Spice | 469 Lea Bridge Road | 140 yd | |
| Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza | 394 Lea Bridge Road | 180 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 291 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 612 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 649 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 788 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 93 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 428 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 668 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 828 yd | |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 832 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 832 yd | |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 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 | 164.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.