Boundary Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8NQ 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 Boundary Road, London, E17 8NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8HZ, E17 8JA, E17 8JU, E17 8QX, E17 8JP, E17 8HX, E17 8HY, E17 8JR, E17 8RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8NQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 51.5% | 49.7% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.3% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 8NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 34.3% | 46.7% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 44.1% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 50.6% | 49.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 36.3% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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.
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 21.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 11.3% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 45.6% | 15.3% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 18.5% | 2.8% | -15.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.7% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 34% | 23.5% | -10.5% | 2.7% | 20.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 5.1% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.7% | 6% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 24.6% | 32.7% | 8.1% | 81.4% | -48.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 54.4% 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 | 52.5% | 54.4% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 17% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 4.4% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 17.4% | -4.9% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.1% | 54.1% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 27.9% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.9% | 6.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 3.4% | -25.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.4% | 76.7% | -9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Turkey | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central Asia | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 37.8% | 6.5% | 31.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Road was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Boundary Road has the 42nd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 293rd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101A Boundary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-06-05 | £429,720 |
| 87 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-10-15 | £717,367 |
| 45 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-30 | £608,776 |
| 111 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2021-06-29 | £723,639 |
| 51 Boundary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-06-24 | £436,481 |
E17 8NQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8NQ 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Other | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,571 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 | 4,219 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 | 110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sybourn Primary School Sybourn Street , E17 8HA | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,052 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,357 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 | 1,047 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,417 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,543 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 4,799 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 | 956 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,635 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 133 yd | |
| Mig Mig | 545a Lea Bridge Road | 283 yd | |
| G Lounge | 438-440 Hoe Street | 313 yd | |
| G Room | 412 Hoe Street | 315 yd | |
| Heart & Soul | 512 Lea Bridge Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 605 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 606 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 846 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 872 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Fish & Chips & Kebabs | 426c Hoe Street | 303 yd | |
| American Pizza | 422 Hoe Street | 327 yd | |
| Chicken Spot E17 | 392 Hoe Street | 327 yd | |
| BoBar Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 460 Hoe Street | 349 yd | |
| Western Fried Chicken | 478 Hoe Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 327 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 414 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 603 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 346 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 400 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 423 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 656 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 726 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 760 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 842 yd | |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 949 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 949 yd | |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 97.0% |
| 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 | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.