Orford Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9NJ is located in the Hoe Street electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orford Road, London, E17 9NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9NH, E17 9NG, E17 9NL, E17 9JS, E17 9JT, E17 9PQ, E17 9LJ, E17 9QY, E17 9NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E17 9NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents 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 | 53.5% | 53.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 9NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 48.3% | 58.2% | 9.9% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.8% | 29.1% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 29.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.1% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 53.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 11.3% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 12.4% | 2.1% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 12.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.4% | 53.6% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 19.8% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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 | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% | 4.6% | -8.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59% | 67.2% | 8.2% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 71.9% 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 | 75.5% | 71.9% | -3.6% | 83.2% | -11.3% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 9.3% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 72.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 20.5% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 0.3% | -7.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 1.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orford Road was 91.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.1% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Orford Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 302nd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 135.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Orford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2024-10-18 | £1,187,279 |
| 34A Orford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-08-23 | £460,935 |
| 71D Orford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-03-22 | £366,431 |
| 24 - 30 Orford Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-04-28 | £89,190 |
| 71F Orford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £333,000 | 2023-04-19 | £349,415 |
E17 9NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 9NJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,446 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,286 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,368 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 | 546 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 890 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 | 959 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Community 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 | 278 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,850 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 | 1,052 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,895 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 | 3,690 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 | 1,816 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,578 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,211 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 | 984 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat 17 Restaurant | 28-30 Orford Road | 1 yd | |
| Peeld | 69 Orford Road | 2 yd | |
| Bargo | 57 Orford Road | 2 yd | |
| Orford Saloon Tapas & Deli Bar | 32 Orford Road | 2 yd | |
| Orford's Fish & Chips | 59 Orford Road | 2 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 2 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 105 yd | |
| The Nags Head | The Nags Head Public House, 9 Orford Road | 210 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 234 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 2 yd | |
| Philly'z Peri Peri | 247 Hoe Street | 426 yd | |
| Slamburger | 267 Hoe Street | 426 yd | |
| Bella Cujina | 288 Hoe Street | 431 yd | |
| Doner Zone | 286 Hoe Street | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 494 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 496 yd | |
| Tesco at Esso Filling Station | 727a Lea Bridge Road | 681 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 695 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 360 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 557 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 860 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 869 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 873 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Pure Muscles Gym (Waltham Forest) 247-251 247-251 Wood Street | health and fitness suite | 947 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 970 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 995 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 | 97.5% |
| 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 | 91.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.93 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.