Yunus Khan Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 8XE is located in the Markhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yunus Khan Close, London, E17 8XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9AF, E17 9AG, E17 8XF, E17 8XB, E17 8XD, E17 8PU, E17 8XG, E17 8QD, E17 8PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 8XE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.9% | 51.1% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 56.1% | 48.9% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 8XE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 47.4% | 49.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 36.7% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 54.4% | 8.9% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 32% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.2% | 18% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 6.7% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 12.4% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 45% | 45.5% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 19.4% | 4.5% | -14.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 5.8% | -9.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 4.8% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 49.4% | 57.1% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 44.5% 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 | 41.2% | 44.5% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 27.3% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 18.4% | 11% | -7.4% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 6.6% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.3% 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 | 39.6% | 44.5% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.2% | 27.3% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.6% | 16.7% | -0.9% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.3% | 8.4% | -8.9% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 3.1% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52% | 76.7% | -24.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 9% | 1.5% | 7.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 26% | 6.5% | 19.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yunus Khan Close was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Yunus Khan Close has the 20th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 236th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 8 Selwyn Court, 2 Yunus Khan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-06-04 | £275,611 |
| 21 Selwyn Court Yunus Khan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-06-08 | £222,625 |
| Flat 4 Selwyn Court, 2 Yunus Khan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2015-09-30 | £375,297 |
| Flat 14 Selwyn Court, 2 Yunus Khan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-10-22 | £225,953 |
| Flat 23 Selwyn Court, 2 Yunus Khan Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-04-03 | £200,577 |
E17 8XE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,049 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,146 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 | 347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 560 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 945 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 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,443 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,277 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 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,308 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 | 1,074 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thainese Restaurant | 313a Hoe Street | 153 yd | |
| Cafe Mediterraneen | 72 Queens Road | 216 yd | |
| Queens Road Cafe | 350 Hoe Street | 232 yd | |
| Gunes Restaurant | 328 Hoe Street | 232 yd | |
| Rhythm Kitchen | 257 Hoe Street | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 367 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 405 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 556 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 629 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SubaE17 | 368-370 Hoe Street | 90 yd | |
| New Quattro | 310 Hoe Street | 232 yd | |
| Philly'z Peri Peri | 247 Hoe Street | 247 yd | |
| Slamburger | 267 Hoe Street | 247 yd | |
| American Pizza | 422 Hoe Street | 277 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 277 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 504 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 555 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 597 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 601 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 661 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 767 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 794 yd |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 801 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 883 yd | |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 922 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 936 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,043 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 | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.