Abbey Mews is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9AF is located in the Markhouse electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbey Mews, London, E17 9AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9AG, E17 8XE, E17 8XF, E17 8XG, E17 8PU, E17 8XB, E17 9AQ, E17 9BG, E17 8XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 9AF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 9AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 48.9% | 46% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 39% | 5.8% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.4%) 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 | 53.1% | 53.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 35.1% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 46.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.8% | 16.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 7.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 6.7% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 16.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 46.6% | 16.0% | 33.8% | 12.8% |
| Other | 15.3% | 4.9% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.4% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 20.7% | 19.9% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 17.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 39.5% | 44.4% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -37.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 47.4% | 51% | 3.6% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 14.9% | 17.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.7% | 18.8% | -5.9% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.1% | 51.1% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.6% | 8.3% | -5.3% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 5.4% | -9.2% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.9% | 6.3% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 9.6% | 1.5% | 8.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 25.5% | 46.2% | -20.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 34% | 6.5% | 27.5% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbey Mews was 246.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Abbey Mews has the 10th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 66th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Abbey Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-07-25 | £477,727 |
| 4 Abbey Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-01-14 | £488,968 |
| 1 Abbey Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-12-04 | £502,604 |
| 3 Abbey Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-08-20 | £464,936 |
| 4 Abbey Mews, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,500 | 2016-09-02 | £551,742 |
E17 9AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,193 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 | 386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School Verulam Avenue , 33 E17 8ER | 3out of 4 | 980 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 | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,721 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 | 1,391 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,331 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 | 1,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,801 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 5,297 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 | 1,024 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 2,265 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 | 100 yd | |
| Queens Road Cafe | 350 Hoe Street | 232 yd | |
| Gunes Restaurant | 328 Hoe Street | 232 yd | |
| Green Area | 261 Hoe Street | 235 yd | |
| Rhythm Kitchen | 257 Hoe Street | 237 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 368 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 376 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 562 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 593 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SubaE17 | 368-370 Hoe Street | 45 yd | |
| New Quattro | 310 Hoe Street | 232 yd | |
| Philly'z Peri Peri | 247 Hoe Street | 237 yd | |
| Slamburger | 267 Hoe Street | 237 yd | |
| American Pizza | 422 Hoe Street | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 243 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 513 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 562 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 623 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 623 yd |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 634 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 771 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 806 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 845 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 862 yd | |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 880 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 886 yd | |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,001 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.