Kirk Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8PD is located in the Markhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1982-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirk Road, London, E17 8PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8PF, E17 8NW, E17 8PT, E17 8NT, E17 8NN, E17 8PS, E17 8QU, E17 8NU, E17 8PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 33.9% | 41.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 45.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 46.8% | 49.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 35.2% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 9.4% | -6.5% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 26.8% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.9% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 38.2% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 21.6% | 2.1% | -19.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.9% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 5.1% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 45.8% | 45.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -36.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 52.2% | 58% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 16% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 7.4% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 11.1% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 51.9% | 58% | 6.1% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 29.1% | 24.4% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 3.4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 3.4% | -23.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.4% | 37.2% | -15.8% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirk Road was 147.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kirk Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 153rd highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Kirk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-12-09 | £539,187 |
| 13 Kirk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2012-11-23 | £343,885 |
| 9 Kirk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2010-05-14 | £623,813 |
| 9 Kirk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £152,395 | 2004-09-30 | £453,311 |
| 13 Kirk Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2002-08-09 | £631,609 |
E17 8PD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,388 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 107 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | - not rated | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 567 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,604 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 | 1,596 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,013 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,281 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 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,670 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 516 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 | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,203 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella's Cafe at Queen's Road Learning Centre | 97 Queens Road | 211 yd | |
| Al Haq | 65 Queens Road | 211 yd | |
| Cafe Mediterraneen | 72 Queens Road | 294 yd | |
| Early Buds Nursery | Foster Hall, Wellesley Road | 328 yd | |
| My Pitta | 436 Hoe Street | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 710 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 740 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 761 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 833 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 438 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 455 yd | |
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 465 yd | |
| American Pizza | 422 Hoe Street | 516 yd | |
| Chicken Spot E17 | 392 Hoe Street | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 516 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 757 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 771 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 802 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 806 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 378 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 645 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 786 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 861 yd | |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 1,076 yd | |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.