Portmeers Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8PT 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 Portmeers Close, London, E17 8PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8NT, E17 8NU, E17 8PF, E17 8PD, E17 8PS, E17 8DP, E17 8NB, E17 8NW, E17 8PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8PT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 50.4% | 49.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 8PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.4% 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 | 44.3% | 51.4% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 35.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6% | -4.3% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 44.6% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 32% | 34.6% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 12.1% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 29.6% | 23.5% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 10.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 10.8% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 13.4% | 6% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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 | 5.2% | 8.9% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 20.2% | 22.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 9% | 10.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 36.7% | 34.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 56.3% | 61.6% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 15.4% | -5.8% | 5.6% | 9.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.8% | 61.6% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 28.5% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 1.8% | -8.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 2.1% | -18.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 40.2% | 6.5% | 33.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portmeers Close was 123.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% lower than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portmeers Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 213th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Portmeers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £567,170 | 2022-07-29 | £603,263 |
| 6 Portmeers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2013-06-28 | £588,634 |
| 7 Portmeers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2006-07-07 | £564,300 |
| 3 Portmeers Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2001-05-31 | £729,618 |
| 7 Portmeers Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £73,500 | 1999-04-01 | £522,943 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 516 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,281 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,191 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 | 190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | - not rated | 225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 225 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 489 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 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 1,625 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,809 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,196 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 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,261 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,745 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 | 564 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 | 818 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 995 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,230 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 | 309 yd | |
| Al Haq | 65 Queens Road | 309 yd | |
| Early Buds Nursery | Foster Hall, Wellesley Road | 337 yd | |
| Cafe Mediterraneen | 72 Queens Road | 392 yd | |
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 715 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 788 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 835 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 889 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 413 yd | |
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 440 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 447 yd | |
| American Pizza | 422 Hoe Street | 564 yd | |
| Chicken Spot E17 | 392 Hoe Street | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 564 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 830 yd | |
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 832 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 837 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 858 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 322 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 572 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 946 yd | |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 1,080 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 155.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.