St Barnabas Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8JY 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 St Barnabas Road, London, E17 8JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8JZ, E17 8NP, E17 8QX, E17 8QY, E17 8QH, E17 8RA, E17 8QJ, E17 8NQ, E17 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8JY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 37.2% | 43.7% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 41.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 38.2% | 53% | 14.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 29% | -8.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 12.7% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 20.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 8.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 45.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 17.4% | 2.1% | -15.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.8% 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 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% | 11.4% | -6.0% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 1.0% | 6.7% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 1% | -4.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 40.4% | 47.8% | 7.4% | 81.4% | -33.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 57.3% 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 | 57.1% | 57.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| European Union | 15.1% | 16.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 7.9% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.9% | 57.7% | 2.8% | 83.2% | -25.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 23.3% | 19.8% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.5% | 5.7% | -8.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.1% | 5.3% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30% | 37.2% | -7.2% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 30.7% | 6.5% | 24.2% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Barnabas Road was 65.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Barnabas Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 288th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 St Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2025-12-12 | £752,147 |
| 2 St Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000 | 2024-12-19 | £20,060 |
| 12 St Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-11-07 | £766,491 |
| 112 St Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-05-07 | £378,366 |
| 20 St Barnabas Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2022-08-16 | £939,808 |
E17 8JY 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 8JY 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,615 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 | 4,258 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 | 131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 131 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 367 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | - not rated | 721 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 570 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,355 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,029 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,379 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 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 333 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 | 761 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 960 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 960 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 Buds Nursery | Foster Hall, Wellesley Road | 65 yd | |
| My Pitta | 436 Hoe Street | 333 yd | |
| The Mint Club | 406a Hoe Street | 333 yd | |
| G Room | 412 Hoe Street | 365 yd | |
| Shathy’s Crush & Cafe | 408 Hoe Street | 370 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 747 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 748 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 781 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 797 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Pizza | 422 Hoe Street | 333 yd | |
| Chicken Spot E17 | 392 Hoe Street | 333 yd | |
| Mama's Fish & Chips & Kebabs | 426c Hoe Street | 375 yd | |
| BoBar Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 460 Hoe Street | 459 yd | |
| SubaE17 | 368-370 Hoe Street | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 333 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 566 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 751 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 913 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 557 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 589 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 807 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 961 yd | |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 1,061 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.5% |
| 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 | 1.8% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.