Shernhall Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9HP 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 Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9HW, E17 9HS, E17 9HT, E17 9ER, E17 9EZ, E17 9EU, E17 9EP, E17 9RW, E17 9BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 9HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 9HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 44% | 49.4% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.2% | 39.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 4.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49.9% | 54.7% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.1% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.9% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 55.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.1% | 14.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 55.3% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 21.5% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 15.5% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 55.9% | 59.4% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 72.6% 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 | 68.3% | 72.6% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 11.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 9.3% | -4.2% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.1% | 72.6% | 5.5% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 19.1% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.1% | 2.6% | -16.5% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 30.7% | 46.2% | -15.5% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shernhall Street was 64.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shernhall Street has the 28th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Maisonette 82 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2026-03-11 | £535,000 |
| Flat 2 96 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2025-09-08 | £513,077 |
| 38 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2025-07-22 | £911,644 |
| 50 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £830,000 | 2024-08-22 | £899,167 |
| Flat 2 100 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2024-03-28 | £423,534 |
E17 9HP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9HP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 171 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 482 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,798 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 | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 368 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 | 412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Walthamstow School for Girls Church Hill , Walthamstow E17 9RZ | 4out of 4 | 488 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,502 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 | 875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,780 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 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,704 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,054 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,311 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 | 363 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 875 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 927 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 989 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 | 48 yd | |
| The Rolling Scones Cafe | Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 56 yd | |
| Amalfi E17/Buns and Subs at The Nags Head Public House | 9 Orford Road | 245 yd | |
| FoodCycle Walthamstow | St Marys Welcome Centre, 8 Church End | 323 yd | |
| Lotus Bloom Cafe | 47 Shernhall Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 56 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 56 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 147 yd | |
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 245 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Fusion | 23 Shernhall Street | 349 yd | |
| Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked | 23 Shernhall Street | 349 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 453 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 495 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 602 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 806 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 879 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 895 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 235 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 412 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 471 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 634 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 655 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 667 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 737 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 985 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.2% |
| 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 | 2.1% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.