Shirley Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9LZ is located in the Hoe Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shirley Close, London, E17 9LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9LQ, E17 9NL, E17 9LT, E17 9NS, E17 9ND, E17 9LJ, E17 9LN, E17 9JS, E17 9LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 9LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 9LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.6% 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 | 54.9% | 63.6% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 25.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 23% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 55% | 10.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 28.4% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
In the area around E17 9LZ this area, 5.3% 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 57.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12% | 5.3% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.5% | 57.2% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 23.4% |
| Other | 6% | 2.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 3.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.2% | 10.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 60.6% | 58.4% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 75.7% | 71.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 6.9% |
| Oceania | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 72% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 19.3% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 3.7% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 0% | -14.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 10.1% | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shirley Close was 44.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.1% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shirley Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Shirley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-08-31 | £413,772 |
| 3 Shirley Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-09-25 | £361,255 |
E17 9LZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,674 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 | 214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 594 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 | 419 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 692 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,551 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 | 979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,594 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 |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,480 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 | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,890 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy De London 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floors , 294-298 Hoe Street E17 9QD | - not rated | 617 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alpha Preparatory School 89 Vallentin Road , E17 3JJ | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park PRU Leyton Green Road , Leyton Green E10 6DB | - not rated | 750 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 750 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House School 378 Hoe Street , Walthamstow E17 9AA | - not rated | 792 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Froth & Rind | 37 Orford Road | 87 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 41 Orford Road | 87 yd | |
| Amalfi E17/Buns and Subs at The Nags Head Public House | 9 Orford Road | 122 yd | |
| WALTHAM FOREST COMMUNITY HUB | 18a Orford Road | 140 yd | |
| Eat 17 Restaurant | 28-30 Orford Road | 186 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 87 yd | |
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 122 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 186 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 232 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 186 yd | |
| Ohba Leaf Walthamstow | 125 Grove Road | 403 yd | |
| YMCA SPG | 1b Copeland Road | 477 yd | |
| Lotus Fusion | 23 Shernhall Street | 596 yd | |
| Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked | 23 Shernhall Street | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 535 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 676 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 677 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 791 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 426 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 466 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 692 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 773 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 803 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 877 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 906 yd | |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 908 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 925 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 | 95.0% |
| 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 | 5.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.