Grove Road is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9BU is located in the Hoe Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9BY, E17 9JY, E17 9JX, E17 9DQ, E17 9NU, E17 9BB, E17 9NT, E17 9DD, E17 9DB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 9BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 49.9% | 49.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 9BU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.8% 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 | 50.6% | 52.8% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.8% | 40.8% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 3.2% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 51.4% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31.5% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.8% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.9% | 19.7% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 5.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.1% | 11.5% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 46.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 15.7% | 4.8% | -10.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.3% 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 | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 13.1% | 10.4% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 8.5% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 40.3% | 44.3% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -37.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 55.5% | 61.3% | 5.8% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 11.5% | 8.6% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 55.2% | 61.1% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 26.3% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.7% | 8.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 0.9% | -7.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.7% | 3.3% | -20.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 23.9% | 6.5% | 17.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.0% lower than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Forest and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Grove Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,054,693 | 2025-10-10 | £1,028,326 |
| 129 Grove Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2025-01-14 | £941,194 |
| 143 Grove Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2022-12-16 | £797,569 |
| 95 Grove Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-06-29 | £739,755 |
| Flat 1 97 Grove Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £446,000 | 2021-06-24 | £459,865 |
E17 9BU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
E17 9BU area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 9BU 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 702 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,668 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 477 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 804 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 | 773 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 961 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,296 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,404 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 | 719 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,218 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 | 1,361 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,306 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 391 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 437 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 437 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | - not rated | 437 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hucks | 81 Grove Road | 2 yd | |
| Mar & Terra | 714 Lea Bridge Road | 281 yd | |
| Al Farooq Kebabish | 730 Lea Bridge Road | 281 yd | |
| Kirin Japanese Restaurant | 726-728 Lea Bridge Road | 281 yd | |
| Mez Lounge | 627-629 Lea Bridge Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 177 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 422 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 435 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 440 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohba Leaf Walthamstow | 125 Grove Road | 2 yd | |
| YMCA SPG | 1b Copeland Road | 76 yd | |
| Top Favourite | 722 Lea Bridge Road | 281 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN’S | 724 Lea Bridge Road | 281 yd | |
| Indiano Pizza | 631 Lea Bridge Road | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 516 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 593 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 616 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 433 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 632 yd | |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 791 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 860 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 962 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.8% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.