Rochdale Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8JF 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 Rochdale Road, London, E17 8JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8JG, E10 7EA, E17 8JW, E17 8JE, E10 7DY, E17 8JN, E17 8JQ, E17 8NG, E17 8JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 8JF is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 47% | 46.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53% | 53.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 | 43.4% | 40.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 49% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 4.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 46.4% | 45.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.3% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 24.6% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.4% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 35.2% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.9% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24% 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 | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 12.2% | 9.3% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Pakistani | 31% | 37.4% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 34.7% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 5.9% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 21.3% | 24% | 2.7% | 81.4% | -57.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 54.8% 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 | 54.2% | 54.8% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.4% | 23.7% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 18.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.6% | -4.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.7% | 54.8% | 2.1% | 83.2% | -28.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 30.2% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 2.8% | -5.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.4% | 2.5% | -27.9% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.4% | 37.2% | -24.8% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 52.2% | 6.5% | 45.7% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rochdale Road was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rochdale Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 289th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2024-07-31 | £631,136 |
| 37 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-11-09 | £655,276 |
| 19 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £614,000 | 2021-09-30 | £708,151 |
| 22 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £591,500 | 2016-10-07 | £771,809 |
| 35 Rochdale Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £358,750 | 2015-10-28 | £513,964 |
The percentage of student residents living in E17 8JF 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,295 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 | 3,810 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 | - not rated | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Junior School Sybourn Street , Leyton E17 8HA | - not rated | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | - not rated | 450 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 | 583 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | 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 | 1,554 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,028 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 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 551 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 738 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumba Curry & Grill | 431 Lea Bridge Road | 95 yd | |
| Lagos Island | 417-419 Lea Bridge Road | 95 yd | |
| E Cafe | 453c Lea Bridge Road | 114 yd | |
| Kulan Restaurant | 347 Lea Bridge Road | 195 yd | |
| Pizza and Co Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 575 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 911 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 911 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 405 Lea Bridge Road | 95 yd | |
| Grill n Spice | 469 Lea Bridge Road | 95 yd | |
| Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza | 394 Lea Bridge Road | 133 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 195 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 222 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 684 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 716 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 739 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 112 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 527 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 626 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 873 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 873 yd | |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 929 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.