Connaught Road is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8QB 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 Connaught Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 7PX, E17 8PY, E17 7PT, E17 8PX, E17 7PU, E17 8QA, E17 8XD, E17 7QH, E17 7PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 8QB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 46.2% | 49.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 8QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 39.4% | 44.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 39.8% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 45.6% | 45.9% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.2% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.3% | 22.5% | 4.2% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 8.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 40.2% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 21.3% | 3.2% | -18.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.8% 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 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 4.9% | -1.0% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 38.3% | 36.1% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 33.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 2.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 32% | 38.8% | 6.8% | 81.4% | -42.6% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, just 48% 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 | 41.7% | 48% | 6.3% | 83.2% | -35.2% |
| European Union | 19.3% | 21.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 15.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 6.8% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.1% | 18.2% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 12.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.7% 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 | 40.5% | 48.1% | 7.6% | 83.2% | -35.1% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 31.7% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.4% | 8.4% | -5.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 8.2% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.9% | 3.5% | -24.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.1% | 37.2% | -23.1% |
| Christian | 28.2% | 46.2% | -18.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 44.3% | 6.5% | 37.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Connaught Road was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Connaught Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 17th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Connaught Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2024-02-15 | £628,532 |
| 3 Connaught Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £860,500 | 2021-12-10 | £981,960 |
| 1 Connaught Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £682,500 | 2021-06-18 | £783,943 |
| 5 Connaught Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2018-06-18 | £782,926 |
| 5 Connaught Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-09-23 | £516,208 |
E17 8QB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8QB 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 | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 34 |
| Education | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Mining and quarrying | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 618 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,178 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 | 317 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,507 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,617 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,106 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 | 1,647 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,098 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,398 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 | 1,249 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mediterraneen | 72 Queens Road | 90 yd | |
| Ella's Cafe at Queen's Road Learning Centre | 97 Queens Road | 175 yd | |
| Al Haq | 65 Queens Road | 175 yd | |
| Queens Road Cafe | 350 Hoe Street | 258 yd | |
| Gunes Restaurant | 328 Hoe Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 359 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 487 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 511 yd | |
| The Chequers | 145 High Street | 575 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SubaE17 | 368-370 Hoe Street | 250 yd | |
| New Quattro | 310 Hoe Street | 258 yd | |
| Philly'z Peri Peri | 247 Hoe Street | 297 yd | |
| Slamburger | 267 Hoe Street | 297 yd | |
| Bella Cujina | 288 Hoe Street | 359 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 441 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 459 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 466 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 488 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 511 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 470 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 612 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 714 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 825 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 916 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 1,089 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 | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.