Shernhall Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9HW is located in the Wood Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9HP, E17 9HT, E17 9HS, E17 9RW, E17 9ER, E17 9JB, E17 9SA, E17 9EP, E17 9RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 9HW 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 9HW, 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 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Shernhall Street has the 31st lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bank Court, 58 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-10-22 | £363,596 |
| 1 Bank Court, 58 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-03 | £489,927 |
| 5 Bank Court, 58 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-08-10 | £423,527 |
| 13 Bank Court, 58 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-04-27 | £494,053 |
| 1 Bank Court, 58 Shernhall Street, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-01-05 | £465,625 |
E17 9HW 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 9HW 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 | 346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 463 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodside Primary Academy Wood Street , E17 3JX | 4out of 4 | 855 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,833 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 | 747 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,206 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 4,066 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 | 2,087 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,898 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | 3out of 4 | 1,104 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,425 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,800 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 77 yd | |
| The Rolling Scones Cafe | Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 98 yd | |
| Amalfi E17/Buns and Subs at The Nags Head Public House | 9 Orford Road | 253 yd | |
| Lotus Bloom Cafe | 47 Shernhall Street | 300 yd | |
| FoodCycle Walthamstow | St Marys Welcome Centre, 8 Church End | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 98 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 98 yd | |
| Walthamstow Conservative Club | 76 Church Lane | 108 yd | |
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 253 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Fusion | 23 Shernhall Street | 300 yd | |
| Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked | 23 Shernhall Street | 300 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 464 yd | |
| Strawberry Hill | 169 Wood Street | 470 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 155 Wood Street | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 653 yd | |
| Tesco | 12-20 Wood Street | 763 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 887 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 | 184 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 416 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 442 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 517 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 612 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 619 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 639 yd |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 686 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 857 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 1,034 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.