Boundary Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8NE 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 8NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8ND, E17 8JL, E17 8JJ, E17 8ED, E17 8EF, E17 8EE, E17 8EP, E17 8EA, E17 8DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8NE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 47.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 41.5% | 40% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 48.7% | 4.0% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.3%) 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 | 45.9% | 50.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 37.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.3% | 27% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 12.8% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 32% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 16% | 5.5% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.9% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 31.7% | 30.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 28.2% |
| Other Asian | 9.9% | 5.5% | -4.4% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 20.6% | 30.9% | 10.3% | 81.4% | -50.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 49.3% 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 | 50.5% | 49.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 15% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 21.2% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 15.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 8.5% | 4.3% | -4.2% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.9% 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 | 48.9% | 49.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.5% | 32.9% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 23.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 2.1% | -25.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.3% | 37.2% | -23.9% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 48.8% | 6.5% | 42.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Road was 19.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boundary Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 42nd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 259 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-04-01 | £575,000 |
| Flat 2 273 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £435,500 | 2022-09-02 | £444,014 |
| Flat 1 265 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-02-11 | £466,605 |
| Flat 2 265 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-02-11 | £356,816 |
| Flat 1 275 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-10-29 | £405,311 |
E17 8NE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 8NE 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| 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 | 632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,595 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 | 3,769 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 512 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | 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 | 295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,104 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 | 1,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,011 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,924 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 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,607 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 | 1,545 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leaways School 18 Theydon Road , E5 9NZ | - not rated | 2,150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza and Co Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 272 yd | |
| Kulan Restaurant | 347 Lea Bridge Road | 273 yd | |
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 336 yd | |
| Lea Coffee Shop | 343 Lea Bridge Road | 337 yd | |
| Kumba Curry & Grill | 431 Lea Bridge Road | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 451 yd | |
| Yapalak FC | 185a Lea Bridge Road | 806 yd | |
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 906 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Doughnuts Leyton | 345 Lea Bridge Road | 272 yd | |
| Khan G Kababish | 341 Lea Bridge Road | 273 yd | |
| Atlantic Fish Bar | 405 Lea Bridge Road | 354 yd | |
| Grill n Spice | 469 Lea Bridge Road | 354 yd | |
| Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza | 394 Lea Bridge Road | 369 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 501 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 908 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 430 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Lammas School And Sixth Form SEYMOUR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 933 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Leyton Jubilee Park LEYTON JUBILEE PARK LEYTON JUBILEE PARK MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 1,054 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 161.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.