Poplars Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9AT is located in the Hoe Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Poplars Road, London, E17 9AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9AX, E17 9AU, E10 6AJ, E10 6AP, E17 9AY, E10 6AG, E17 9AP, E10 6AU, E17 9AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 9AT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 38.6% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 50.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 5.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.5% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 44% | 48.9% | 4.9% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.4% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.5% | 27.2% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 7.6% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.5% | 36.2% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 19% | 3.2% | -15.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.2% 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 | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 4.4% | 0.7% | -3.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 41.2% | 38.1% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 35.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 3.7% | -5.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 24.5% | 37.2% | 12.7% | 81.4% | -44.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 45.2% | 49.2% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 11.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 23.4% | -11.1% | 5.6% | 17.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.1% 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 | 44.9% | 49.4% | 4.5% | 83.2% | -33.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 31.1% | 23.4% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 8.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.3% | 6.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.9% | 4.6% | -22.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 44.8% | 6.5% | 38.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplars Road was 146.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Poplars Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 95 local areas in Forest and the 163rd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Poplars Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-03 | £273,129 |
| 2 Poplars Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-05-03 | £267,436 |
| 12 Poplars Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £598,000 | 2023-09-29 | £636,132 |
| 15 Poplars Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-09-15 | £719,469 |
| 47 Poplars Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-11-13 | £843,951 |
E17 9AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 9AT 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Construction | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,559 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 | 4,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Primary School 155 Canterbury Road , Leyton E10 6EJ | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School 150 Vicarage Road , Leyton E10 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,599 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 | 868 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,287 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 3,854 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 | 1,071 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,881 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,887 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 | 479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School 135 Dawlish Road , Leyton E10 6QW | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,328 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Nights | 652 Lea Bridge Road | 90 yd | |
| Johnstons Cafe | 626 Lea Bridge Road | 91 yd | |
| William Seafood Restaurant | 632 Lea Bridge Road | 91 yd | |
| Alma's Coffee Restaurant | 611b Lea Bridge Road | 93 yd | |
| Coffee Inn | 625 Lea Bridge Road | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Snooker Club | 788 High Road Leyton | 242 yd | |
| King William IV | The King William Iv Public House, 816 High Road Leyton | 243 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 525 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 618 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 648 Lea Bridge Road | 91 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken/The Naga Stop/Brunch Stop | 646 Lea Bridge Road | 91 yd | |
| Indiano Pizza | 631 Lea Bridge Road | 93 yd | |
| Metro’s | 611a Lea Bridge Road | 93 yd | |
| HMC Chicken & Pizza | 381 Hoe Street | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 255 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 278 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 360 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 648 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 161 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 334 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 347 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 451 yd |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 741 yd |
| Badr Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| George Mitchell School (Closed) FARMER ROAD | 1,012 yd | |
| George Mitchell School FARMER ROAD | 1,012 yd | |
| Leyton Youth Centre Playing Fields HIGH ROAD LEYTON | grass pitches | 1,019 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 | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.