Summit Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9BF is located in the Hoe Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 2008-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Summit Road, London, E17 9BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9LR, E17 9LP, E17 9LY, E17 9RA, E17 9RP, E17 9RR, E17 9LN, E17 9NS, E17 9SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 9BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 51.5% | 52.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47.8% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 9BF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 42.1% | 54.9% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 15.9% | 14.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -29.6% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 21% | 15.5% | -5.5% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 8.3% | -6.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.8% | 30.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -18.0% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 27% | 25.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 12.9% |
| Bad health | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Very bad health | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
In the area around E17 9BF this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 33.5% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.5% | 7.4% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 34% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 9% | 8.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.4% | 15.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 14.3% |
| Other Black | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 60.5% | 49.8% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -31.6% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 64.4% | 61.2% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 3.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 61% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 31.6% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 21.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 0.9% | -25.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.6% | 37.2% | -2.6% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| 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 Summit Road was 62.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Summit Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 270th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% 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 4 22 Summit Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-07-11 | £386,164 |
| Flat 1 22 Summit Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £411,400 | 2021-12-10 | £427,736 |
| Flat 4 22 Summit Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-02-16 | £379,964 |
| Flat 4 22 Summit Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-12-09 | £358,369 |
| Flat 1 22 Summit Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-07-22 | £472,486 |
The percentage of retired residents living in E17 9BF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,296 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 329 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 509 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 | 371 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 909 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,632 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 | 1,925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,921 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 505 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 717 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 884 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 884 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 943 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalfi E17/Buns and Subs at The Nags Head Public House | 9 Orford Road | 88 yd | |
| The Rolling Scones Cafe | Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 118 yd | |
| FoodCycle Walthamstow | St Marys Welcome Centre, 8 Church End | 189 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 41 Orford Road | 198 yd | |
| Froth & Rind | 37 Orford Road | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 88 yd | |
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 118 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 118 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 150 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 297 yd | |
| Lotus Fusion | 23 Shernhall Street | 428 yd | |
| Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked | 23 Shernhall Street | 428 yd | |
| Ohba Leaf Walthamstow | 125 Grove Road | 562 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 611 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 730 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 742 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 906 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 907 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 299 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 362 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 569 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 739 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 741 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 757 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 939 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 940 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.