Western Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9DY is located in the Wood Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Western Road, London, E17 9DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9EB, E17 9DX, E17 9JL, E17 9JJ, E17 9JD, E17 9ED, E17 9JA, E17 9DU, E17 9JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 9DY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 53.5% | 53.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.4% | -0.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around E17 9DY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.8% 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 | 40.6% | 50.8% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 32.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 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 (85.8%) 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 | 47.5% | 54.6% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 31.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.2% | 22.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 10.7% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 38.4% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 14.8% | 4.9% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.3% 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 | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 3.4% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 11.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 8% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.1% | 7.5% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 5.2% | 1.5% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 44.6% | 51.3% | 6.7% | 81.4% | -30.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 54.6% | 52.1% | -2.5% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 15.9% | 21.4% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 11.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.5% | 52.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 30.7% | 29.1% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 7% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 5.9% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 24% | 4.4% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 5.2% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 8.5% | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Western Road was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Western Road has the 35th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 324th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Western Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2006-11-24 | £479,930 |
E17 9DY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9DY 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,521 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 | 235 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 409 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Norlington School and 6th Form Norlington Road , Leyton E10 6JZ | - not rated | 1,605 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 542 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,691 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 | 1,636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,185 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,397 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 | 524 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 524 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 584 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | - not rated | 584 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uffizzi Pizzeria and Pasta Bar | 753-755 Lea Bridge Road | 134 yd | |
| Pizza Academy Prestige | 787 Lea Bridge Road | 134 yd | |
| Urban Bites | 4 Eastern Road | 140 yd | |
| Lambs Cafe | 891 Lea Bridge Road | 157 yd | |
| Good Day Lounge Made with Love | 801 Lea Bridge Road | 157 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 204 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 208 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 492 yd | |
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 493 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 879 Lea Bridge Road | 157 yd | |
| Ohba Leaf Walthamstow | 125 Grove Road | 496 yd | |
| YMCA SPG | 1b Copeland Road | 544 yd | |
| Top Favourite | 722 Lea Bridge Road | 552 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN’S | 724 Lea Bridge Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 134 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 886 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 994 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 537 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 580 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 597 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 750 yd | |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 894 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 917 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 932 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 91.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.