Brunel Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8SB is located in the St James electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brunel Road, London, E17 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 8SA, E17 8BP, E17 8SL, E17 8RU, E17 8RX, E17 8BN, E17 8BX, E17 8BW, E17 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 8SB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 52.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 46.4% | 47.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 8SB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58% 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 | 50.8% | 58% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 20.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 28.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 46.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 39.6% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.5% | 16.4% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.4% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 12% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.3% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 38.5% | 13.1% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 12.5% | 3.5% | -9.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 33.3% 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 | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 8.1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 14.8% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 18.3% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 35.7% | 33.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -48.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 62.6% | 67.5% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.3% | 67.8% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 26.8% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 1.5% | -8.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 1.7% | -20.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Other religion | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunel Road was 238.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% higher than the Lea Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brunel Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Lea Bridge and the 68th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Brunel Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-12-20 | £536,926 |
| 24 Brunel Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2021-09-21 | £615,471 |
| 24 Brunel Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2017-08-09 | £504,077 |
| 28 Brunel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-08-31 | £212,524 |
| 26 Brunel Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2008-11-28 | £213,214 |
E17 8SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 8SB 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4out of 4 | 391 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,916 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 | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road , Walthamstow E17 8SB | - not rated | 124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 4out of 4 | 338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | - not rated | 338 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | 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 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 2out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,589 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,605 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 2,629 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,855 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 | 1,780 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,285 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 | 1,282 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 | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lit College 210 Church Road , E10 7JQ | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Davis Davis Centre , 192 Vicarage Road E10 5DX | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lennox Lewis College Theydon Road , Mount Pleasant Hill E5 9NA | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Education Centre | Rascals Nursery, 34 Verulam Avenue | 336 yd | |
| Supperclub.Tube | The Pump House, 10 South Access Road | 370 yd | |
| The Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum | The Pump House, 10 | 370 yd | |
| Weirdough Bakery | 20 Station Road | 441 yd | |
| Smoke & Pepper | 38-40 St James Street | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nu'ice-ology | 2 Station Road | 410 yd | |
| The Untraditional Pub | 27 Crate Building, 35 St James Street | 585 yd | |
| Georgios Sports Bar | 30 St James Street | 653 yd | |
| The Coppermill | 205 Coppermill Lane | 739 yd | |
| Hare and Hounds | 278 Lea Bridge Road | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merlie's Fried Chicken | 82 Markhouse Road | 327 yd | |
| China Express | 103 Markhouse Road | 349 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 91 Markhouse Road | 387 yd | |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen | 4 Station Road | 410 yd | |
| Gochu Gang | 46 St James Street | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 43-45 St James Street | 630 yd | |
| Lidl | 43-49 High Street | 795 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 46 High Street | 809 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 18 Heybridge Way | 827 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 112 High Street | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 399 yd |
| Low Hall Sports Ground SOUTH ACCESS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Douglas Eyre Sports Ground Coppermill Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Legion Fitness Education Centre TRANSFORM HOUSE TRANSFORM HOUSE WELLINGTON ROAD | 923 yd | |
| Leyton Stadium (Closed) 282 282 Lea Bridge Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,053 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 | 157.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.