West Avenue is in Walthamstow, London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9QN 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 West Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 9QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9PU, E17 9QY, E17 9NG, E17 9QG, E17 9QL, E17 9QR, E17 9QS, E17 9NJ, E17 9QQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 9QN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.4% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.6% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 9QN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 51.6% | 48.1% | -3.5% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 37.7% | 4.5% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 54.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 5.9% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 10.2% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 56.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 8.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 12.4% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 56.6% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 22.8% |
| Other | 20.9% | 3% | -17.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 16% | 14.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 48.5% | 61.9% | 13.4% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 50.9% | 66.8% | 15.9% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 18.4% | 11.7% | -6.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.6% | 8.9% | -7.7% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.4% | 6.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.8% | 67.6% | 18.8% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.5% | 8% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 1.9% | -7.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 2.6% | -18.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Avenue was 85.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.7% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Avenue has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 324th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 28 West Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-03-01 | £366,431 |
| Flat 1 28 West Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-09-18 | £343,788 |
| Flat 6 28 West Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-07-06 | £398,256 |
| Flat 2 28 West Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2023-07-03 | £379,958 |
| Flat 3 28 West Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £376,000 | 2022-12-20 | £389,056 |
E17 9QN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 271 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,351 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 | 559 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | 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 | 331 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,757 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 | 1,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,508 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,734 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 | 3,526 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 | 1,854 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,260 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 | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,997 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,163 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peeld | 69 Orford Road | 163 yd | |
| Bargo | 57 Orford Road | 163 yd | |
| Orford Saloon Tapas & Deli Bar | 32 Orford Road | 163 yd | |
| Orford's Fish & Chips | 59 Orford Road | 163 yd | |
| Eat 17 Restaurant | 28-30 Orford Road | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 138 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 163 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 265 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 275 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Bakery | 71 Orford Road | 163 yd | |
| Bella Cujina | 288 Hoe Street | 275 yd | |
| Doner Zone | 286 Hoe Street | 275 yd | |
| Incoming Coffee | Unit 3, 4 Station Approach Hoe Street | 285 yd | |
| Philly'z Peri Peri | 247 Hoe Street | 301 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 330 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 335 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 547 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 650 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 663 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 356 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 657 yd | |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 831 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 882 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 971 yd | |
| Warwick School For Boys (Closed) Barrett Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 1,032 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 260.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.