Brunswick Street is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9NB 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 Brunswick Street, London, E17 9NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9NA, E17 9JG, E17 9ND, E17 9LG, E17 9JH, E17 9LT, E17 9LQ, E17 9LS, E17 9JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 9NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.6% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.4% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.5% | 40.6% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 47.6% | 7.0% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 54.2% | 60.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 29.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 9NB this area, 7.9% 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 74%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 7.9% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -8.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 61% | 74% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 40.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 0.9% | -3.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 74.6% | 79.5% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 81.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 81.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 2.4% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 78.7% | 82% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 11.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 0.3% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brunswick Street was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.4% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Brunswick Street has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 224th lowest crime rate of 687 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Brunswick Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2025-07-14 | £1,353,477 |
| 7 Brunswick Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,012,500 | 2025-03-21 | £1,068,806 |
| 19 Brunswick Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2024-11-26 | £901,842 |
| 64 Brunswick Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,076,000 | 2024-04-29 | £1,191,446 |
| 29 Brunswick Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-11-04 | £787,019 |
E17 9NB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 126 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,805 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 | 144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Infant School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 9HU | - not rated | 172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Walthamstow CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | - not rated | 494 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 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 983 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,616 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 | 800 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,385 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brooke House Sixth Form College Kenninghall Road , E5 8BP | - not rated | 4,528 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 | 1,678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,066 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 | 610 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 610 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 671 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea Green School (Special Needs) Leyton Green Road , E10 6DB | - not rated | 671 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Belmont Park School Leyton Green Road , Leyton E10 6DB | - not rated | 671 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 | 272 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 41 Orford Road | 272 yd | |
| The Rolling Scones Cafe | Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 275 yd | |
| Amalfi E17/Buns and Subs at The Nags Head Public House | 9 Orford Road | 285 yd | |
| WALTHAM FOREST COMMUNITY HUB | 18a Orford Road | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 224 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 272 yd | |
| Wild Card Brewery | Unit 7, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 275 yd | |
| Mother’s Ruin | Unit 18, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street | 275 yd | |
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohba Leaf Walthamstow | 125 Grove Road | 336 yd | |
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 356 yd | |
| YMCA SPG | 1b Copeland Road | 412 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 879 Lea Bridge Road | 472 yd | |
| Top Favourite | 722 Lea Bridge Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 816 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 847 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 851 yd | |
| Tesco | 825 High Road Leyton | 902 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 550 yd | |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 605 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 634 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 666 yd | |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Leyton Sixth Form College ESSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Walthamstow Cricket Lawn Tennis And Squash Club 48A 48A GREENWAY AVENUE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 830 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 857 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 931 yd | |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 982 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.