Barrett Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9ET 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 Barrett Road, London, E17 9ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9ES, E17 9HA, E17 9HE, E17 9HG, E17 9ER, E17 9EZ, E17 9HH, E17 9HT, E17 9EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 9ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 51.3% | 55.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 44.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 9ET, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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% | 45% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 41.3% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 55.7% | 57.2% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 30.3% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 8.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 13.2% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 6.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 9.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 56.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 8.4% | 2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 7.6% | 2.4% | -5.2% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 61.9% | 74.3% | 12.4% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 71.2% 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 | 75.9% | 71.2% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -12.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 16.7% | 11.4% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 1.9% | -5.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 71.4% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 19.4% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.6% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.4% | 1.1% | -16.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 38.1% | 46.2% | -8.1% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrett Road was 68.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.2% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barrett Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 302nd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Barrett Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-04-24 | £778,442 |
| 4 Barrett Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,000 | 2024-12-13 | £959,189 |
| 32 Barrett Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £932,500 | 2023-07-07 | £1,021,772 |
| 64 Barrett Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-01-13 | £522,375 |
| 44 Barrett Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £807,000 | 2021-04-01 | £933,066 |
E17 9ET area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 671 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 191 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 302 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,378 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 | 923 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,938 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 | 2,069 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,634 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,238 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,326 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 | 272 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 963 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 963 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 1,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arte e pasta | 93 Shernhall Street | 143 yd | |
| The Lacy Nooke at Wood Street Studios | Barrett Road | 210 yd | |
| The Rolling Scones Cafe | Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 230 yd | |
| Old Station Yard Cafe | The Old Station Yard, 186 Wood Street | 270 yd | |
| Tandoori Night/Vegan Tiffin | 215 Wood Street | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 230 yd | |
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 230 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 315 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 345 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club | 48a Greenway Avenue | 375 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 383 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 383 yd | |
| Lotus Fusion | 23 Shernhall Street | 387 yd | |
| Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked | 23 Shernhall Street | 387 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 122 Wood Street | 468 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 763 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 1,071 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 1,080 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 227 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 316 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 325 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 446 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 618 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 651 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 674 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 826 yd |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 878 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 956 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| 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 | 2.5% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.