Cromwell Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9JN 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 Cromwell Road, London, E17 9JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9LF, E17 9LD, E17 9JH, E17 9JW, E17 9LE, E17 9JG, E17 9BZ, E17 9DF, E17 9BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 9JN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.2% of the population 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 | 48.5% | 56.2% | 7.7% | 51.0% | 5.2% |
| Male | 51.5% | 43.8% | -7.7% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 9JN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 43.8% | 44.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 47% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 43.5% | 54.8% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 46.8% | 33.1% | -13.7% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
In the area around E17 9JN this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 66.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 9.9% | -7.9% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 5.4% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 66.5% | 20.6% | 33.8% | 32.7% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.2% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.1% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 2.3% | -6.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 2% | -4.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 64.2% | 72.1% | 7.9% | 81.4% | -9.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 70.4% 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 | 68.6% | 70.4% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| European Union | 14.4% | 13.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 2.7% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.9% | 69.9% | 2.0% | 83.2% | -13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 20.7% | 19.4% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.3% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 0% | -16.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 27.2% | 46.2% | -19.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cromwell Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cromwell Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £910,500 | 2025-12-17 | £910,500 |
| 12 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-08-08 | £842,797 |
| 47 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2025-01-03 | £1,008,080 |
| 21 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2024-08-16 | £1,072,500 |
| 3 Cromwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £942,000 | 2023-12-15 | £1,024,717 |
E17 9JN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 713 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,629 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 | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Junior School Addison Road , E17 9LT | - not rated | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 614 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 | 780 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School 245 Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,586 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 | 631 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 | 1,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,416 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 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,274 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,140 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 | 404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 404 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 465 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | - not rated | 465 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 | 202 yd | |
| Uffizzi Pizzeria and Pasta Bar | 753-755 Lea Bridge Road | 229 yd | |
| Pizza Academy Prestige | 787 Lea Bridge Road | 229 yd | |
| Mar & Terra | 714 Lea Bridge Road | 356 yd | |
| Al Farooq Kebabish | 730 Lea Bridge Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 222 yd | |
| The 800 Club | 800-806 Lea Bridge Road | 273 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 423 yd | |
| The Lord Raglan | The Lord Raglan Public House, 199 Shernhall Street | 470 yd | |
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohba Leaf Walthamstow | 125 Grove Road | 202 yd | |
| YMCA SPG | 1b Copeland Road | 260 yd | |
| Top Favourite | 722 Lea Bridge Road | 356 yd | |
| PAPA JOHN’S | 724 Lea Bridge Road | 356 yd | |
| Indiano Pizza | 631 Lea Bridge Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 229 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 705 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 717 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 612 Lea Bridge Road | 770 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 461 yd | |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 683 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 731 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 755 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 782 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 782 yd | |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 803 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 953 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.