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Boundary Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8JU is located in the Markhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Boundary Road, London, E17 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: E17 8HX, E17 8NH, E17 8JX, E17 8NQ, E17 8HZ, E17 8QJ, E17 8NL, E17 8QG, E17 8QH.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8JU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female46.8%50.8%4.0% 51.0% -0.2%
Male53.2%49.2%-4.0% 49.0% 0.2%

Partnership Status

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 8JU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single45.6%50%4.4% 37.9% 12.1%
Married: Opposite sex43.7%38.2%-5.5% 44.2% -6.0%
Married: Same sex0.6%1.2%0.6% 0.3% 0.9%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated2.1%0.3%-1.8% 2.2% -1.9%
Divorced6.1%7.5%1.4% 9.1% -1.6%
Widowed1.8%2.2%0.4% 6.1% -3.9%

Health

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 (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health54.2%53.3%-0.9% 48.4% 4.9%
Good health30.9%36.2%5.3% 33.6% 2.6%
Fair health9.9%7.5%-2.4% 12.7% -5.2%
Bad health4.2%2%-2.2% 4.0% -2.0%
Very bad health0.7%1%0.3% 1.2% -0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 53.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15.6%15.3%-0.3% 18.2% -2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 9.5%5.6%-3.9% 9.6% -4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels12.8%9.7%-3.1% 13.4% -3.7%
Apprenticeship0.9%2.2%1.3% 5.3% -3.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.5%10.6%1.1% 16.9% -6.3%
Degree or Similar37.9%53.9%16.0% 33.8% 20.1%
Other13.8%2.8%-11.0% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.5%3.5%3.0% 1.1% 2.4%
Chinese1.2%0.5%-0.7% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian10.4%5.3%-5.1% 3.1% 2.2%
Pakistani21.3%15.6%-5.7% 2.7% 12.9%
Other Asian6.7%6.8%0.1% 1.6% 5.2%
Black African6.9%3%-3.9% 2.5% 0.5%
Black Caribbean4.2%5.8%1.6% 1.0% 4.8%
Other Black3.5%1%-2.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Mixed White and Asian0.5%2.3%1.8% 0.8% 1.5%
Mixed White and African0%0.5%0.5% 0.4% 0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean1%0.5%-0.5% 0.9% -0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%1%0.8% 0.8% 0.2%
White41.3%49.6%8.3% 81.4% -31.8%
Arab0.5%2.8%2.3% 0.6% 2.2%
Other1.7%1.8%0.1% 1.6% 0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 57.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom57.9%57.9%0.0% 83.2% -25.3%
European Union14.9%14.9%0.0% 6.1% 8.8%
Rest of Europe0.5%4.5%4.0% 0.8% 3.7%
Africa8.4%5.5%-2.9% 2.7% 2.8%
Middle East and Asia15.3%11.8%-3.5% 5.6% 6.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean2.7%4.8%2.1% 1.3% 3.5%
Oceania0.2%0.5%0.3% 0.3% 0.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK57.7%58.2%0.5% 83.2% -25.0%
10+ Years4.7%24.6%19.9% 9.8% 14.8%
5-10 Years6.2%8.1%1.9% 2.9% 5.2%
2-5 Years9.9%5.8%-4.1% 2.2% 3.6%
Less than 2 years21.5%3.3%-18.2% 1.9% 1.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom72.5% 76.7% -4.2%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Germany0.8% 0.2% 0.6%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
Lithuania0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Poland0.3% 1.3% -1.0%
Romania7.3% 0.9% 6.4%
Other EU countries5.5% 1.5% 4.0%
Other Europe1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
North Africa0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Eastern Asia0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Southern Asia1.3% 1.2% 0.1%
South-East Asia2.8% 0.2% 2.6%
North America and the Caribbean1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
No passport held1.8% 13.5% -11.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion27.4% 37.2% -9.8%
Christian28.6% 46.2% -17.6%
Buddhist1% 0.5% 0.5%
Hindu2% 1.7% 0.3%
Jewish1% 0.5% 0.5%
Muslim34.2% 6.5% 27.7%
Other religion1.5% 0.6% 0.9%
Not answered4.3% 6.0% -1.7%

Safety

Is Boundary Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Road was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Boundary Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,000
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in E17 8JU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Boundary Road are based on 1732 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waltham Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Boundary Road, London, E17 8JU

Estimated Average Property Prices for E17 8JU

Average Price
£348,264
Semi-Detached
£436,577
Terraced
£436,744
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£306,387
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boundary Road

Average Price
£590,158
Semi-Detached
£1,365,044
Terraced
£663,786
Detached
£1,331,001
Flats/Maisonettes
£488,216
Other
£747,014

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boundary Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
64A Boundary Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£372,5002024-02-27 £395,639
Ground And First Floor Flat 60 Boundary Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£260,0002023-12-15 £278,133
82 Boundary Road, London, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£282,0002022-05-04 £314,965
Flat 80A Boundary Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£220,0002022-02-25 £241,537
70 Boundary Road, London, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£235,0002020-12-22 £250,875
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E17 8JU

Employment

E17 8JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee140
Self-Employed46
Part-Time Employee31
Retired23
Unemployed20
Student (economically inactive)16
Looking after home or family16
Other15
Full-Time Student (with or without job)8
Long-Term Sick or disabled8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles39
Education25
Human health and social work activities22
Administrative and support service activities19
Professional, scientific and technical activities18
Other18
Construction15
Information and communication14
Transport and storage9
Accommodation and food service activities8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Financial and insurance activities7
Real estate activities4
Manufacturing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Low Hall Nursery School
Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE
3out of 4 856 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Church Hill Nursery School
Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB
4out of 4 1,111 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Acacia Nursery
Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF
3out of 4 3,073 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP
3out of 4 3,613 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 4,325 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG
3out of 4 222 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Edinburgh Primary School
Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR
3out of 4 420 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER
3out of 4 816 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
South Grove Primary School
Ringwood Road , E17 8PW
4out of 4 818 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Sybourn Primary School
Sybourn Street , E17 8HA
3out of 4 934 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kelmscott School
Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN
3out of 4 661 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ
4out of 4 1,185 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Lammas School and Sixth Form
150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX
3out of 4 1,331 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Norlington School and 6th Form
Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ
3out of 4 1,728 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
Holy Family Catholic School
1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA
3out of 4 1,879 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Leyton Sixth Form College
Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ
- not rated 1,266 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waltham Forest College
Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB
- not rated 1,962 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Big Creative Academy
38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL
- not rated 2,046 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA
- not rated 2,389 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brooke House Sixth Form College
Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP
- not rated 3,472 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
George Mitchell School
Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN
3out of 4 1,081 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Buxton School
234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN
3out of 4 3,467 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Chobham
40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD
4out of 4 3,472 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Tottenham
Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN
4out of 4 3,570 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Bobby Moore Academy
1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE
- not rated 4,872 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Belmont Park School
Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB
3out of 4 872 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School
30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT
- not rated 1,645 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Noor Ul Islam Primary School
135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW
- not rated 1,875 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Forest School
College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY
- not rated 2,467 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Whitefield Schools
Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ
4out of 4 2,592 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Early Buds NurseryFoster Hall, Wellesley Road150 yd
G Room412 Hoe Street200 yd
G Lounge438-440 Hoe Street204 yd
Shathy’s Crush & Cafe408 Hoe Street211 yd
My Pitta436 Hoe Street220 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Leyton Snooker Club788 High Road Leyton536 yd
King William IVThe King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton537 yd
Orford House Social Club & Institute LtdOrford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road746 yd
The CastleThe Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East792 yd
Frankies300 Hoe Street792 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Mama's Fish & Chips & Kebabs426c Hoe Street189 yd
American Pizza422 Hoe Street220 yd
Chicken Spot E17392 Hoe Street220 yd
BoBar Bubble Tea Walthamstow460 Hoe Street250 yd
Western Fried Chicken478 Hoe Street260 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
TescoGarage, 394-396 Hoe Street220 yd
IcelandIceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road361 yd
Tesco825 High Road Leyton541 yd
TescoTesco Express, 5 Selborne Road938 yd
Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office242 Hoe Street987 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed)
565a 565a Lea Bridge Road
health and fitness suite346 yd
Raw Fitness
LEA BRIDGE ROAD
health and fitness suite360 yd
Badr Fitness
LEA BRIDGE ROAD
health and fitness suite509 yd
Plum Tree Centre
High Road Leyton
599 yd
Leyton Leisure Centre
HIGH ROAD LEYTON
health and fitness suite, swimming pool711 yd
Belmont Park School
LEYTON GREEN ROAD
751 yd
Walthamstow Leisure Centre
MARKHOUSE ROAD
artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts800 yd
George Mitchell School (Closed)
FARMER ROAD
989 yd
George Mitchell School
FARMER ROAD
989 yd
The Gym (Walthamstow)
Selborne Walk
health and fitness suite1,032 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 93.9%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed128 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed19 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.