Cambridge Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8LH is located in the Markhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cambridge Close, London, E17 8LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8NR, E17 8LT, E17 8LE, E17 8NX, E17 8NB, E17 8LU, E17 8LP, E17 8NG, E17 8DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 8LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 52.6% | 53.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 46.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 8LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.8% 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 | 45.5% | 47.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 30.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 10.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 37.7% | 41.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 31% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 28% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.9% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.6% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 27.6% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.8% 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 | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 14.3% | 9.7% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 9% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.3% | 12.6% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 11.6% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 33% | 31.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -49.6% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 62.8% 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 | 66.7% | 62.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.4% | 63.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 32.7% | 31.5% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.1% | 0.4% | -26.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 29.7% | 6.5% | 23.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cambridge Close was 124.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cambridge Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 207th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cambridge Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-07-27 | £612,079 |
| 2 Cambridge Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2010-09-09 | £756,343 |
| 3 Cambridge Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-09-28 | £579,121 |
| 7 Cambridge Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £239,500 | 2005-11-08 | £680,309 |
| 13 Cambridge Close, London, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £132,000 | 2005-10-31 | £375,967 |
E17 8LH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 8LH 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 521 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,694 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 | 4,032 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 | 284 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 | 329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 204 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,040 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 | 1,736 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,883 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,016 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 | 1,242 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,266 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,736 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,793 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 | 1,343 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Buds Nursery | Foster Hall, Wellesley Road | 366 yd | |
| E Cafe | 453c Lea Bridge Road | 379 yd | |
| Kumba Curry & Grill | 431 Lea Bridge Road | 381 yd | |
| Lagos Island | 417-419 Lea Bridge Road | 381 yd | |
| Kulan Restaurant | 347 Lea Bridge Road | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 721 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 847 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 949 yd | |
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 987 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 405 Lea Bridge Road | 381 yd | |
| Grill n Spice | 469 Lea Bridge Road | 381 yd | |
| Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza | 394 Lea Bridge Road | 419 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 427 yd | |
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 638 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 781 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 791 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 980 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 997 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 376 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 1,029 yd | |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 90.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 141.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 141.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.