Queens Road is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8PE 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 Queens Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8PR, E17 8PS, E17 8PJ, E17 8PG, E17 8PP, E17 8NT, E17 8PW, E17 8PL, E17 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8PE 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 Queens Road was 164.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Queens Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 134th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 Queens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £3,962,700 | 2023-08-22 | £4,249,794 |
| 164A Queens Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2021-04-29 | £463,556 |
| 158 Queens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £588,000 | 2017-08-29 | £740,105 |
| 146 Queens Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2017-06-01 | £798,968 |
| 164A Queens Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2016-08-15 | £400,261 |
E17 8PE 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 | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 232 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 539 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | 3out of 4 | 625 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 | 291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,090 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,381 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 2,863 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 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,949 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,167 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 | 1,490 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,119 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,154 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Side By Side School 9 Big Hill , E5 9HH | - not rated | 2,340 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,413 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella's Cafe at Queen's Road Learning Centre | 97 Queens Road | 273 yd | |
| Al Haq | 65 Queens Road | 273 yd | |
| Cafe Mediterraneen | 72 Queens Road | 355 yd | |
| Early Buds Nursery | Foster Hall, Wellesley Road | 488 yd | |
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 488 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 550 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 608 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 708 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 780 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 291 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 296 yd | |
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 317 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 550 yd | |
| KRFC | 65 St James Street | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 651 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 663 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 667 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 675 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 735 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 271 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 763 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 130.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.