Orford Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9QX 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 9QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9QU, E17 9QJ, E17 9QP, E17 9PT, E17 9QT, E17 9QH, E17 9PX, E17 9QL, E17 9PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 9QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.4% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.6% | -3.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around E17 9QX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.1% 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 | 43.8% | 60.1% | 16.3% | 37.9% | 22.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 31.9% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 2.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 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 (86.9%) 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 | 48.3% | 50.1% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 36.8% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 52.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.4% | 8.7% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.9% | 52.2% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 18.4% |
| Other | 13.8% | 4.5% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 19.9% | 17.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 38.5% | 61.5% | 23.0% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.7% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, just 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.3% | 49.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 15.3% | 26% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 19.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 12.4% | 5.1% | -7.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.4% | 11% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 21.4% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 15.5% | 9.0% | 2.9% | 12.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.6% | 8% | -12.6% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.6% | 6.1% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.4% | 76.7% | -18.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orford Road was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orford Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 204th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Orford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2025-03-31 | £498,560 |
| 122 Orford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-12-16 | £500,429 |
| 124B Orford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £436,000 | 2023-03-17 | £461,205 |
| 124B Orford Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2022-07-08 | £317,164 |
| 100 Orford Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £965,000 | 2021-11-16 | £1,097,635 |
E17 9QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,155 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School Colchester Road , Walthamstow E17 8LG | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmanuel Community School The Drive , Walthamstow E17 3BN | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Grove Primary School Ringwood Road , E17 8PW | 4out of 4 | 919 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 | 611 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,690 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School and Sixth Form 150 Seymour Road , Leyton E10 7LX | 3out of 4 | 1,934 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,778 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,421 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,043 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 | 1,013 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,047 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 30-36 Lindley Road , Leyton E10 6QT | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,179 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Area | 261 Hoe Street | 88 yd | |
| Rhythm Kitchen | 257 Hoe Street | 100 yd | |
| Wow Smoothies | 249 Hoe Street | 100 yd | |
| Cha Cha Chai | 245 Hoe Street | 124 yd | |
| Queens Road Cafe | 350 Hoe Street | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 149 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 223 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 374 yd | |
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 412 yd | |
| The Castle | The Castle Public House, 15 Grosvenor Rise East | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philly'z Peri Peri | 247 Hoe Street | 100 yd | |
| Slamburger | 267 Hoe Street | 100 yd | |
| New Quattro | 310 Hoe Street | 141 yd | |
| SubaE17 | 368-370 Hoe Street | 183 yd | |
| Bella Cujina | 288 Hoe Street | 223 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 372 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 398 yd | |
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 412 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 545 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 638 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 719 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 790 yd | |
| Belmont Park School LEYTON GREEN ROAD | 877 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 925 yd | |
| Raw Fitness LEA BRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Plum Tree Centre High Road Leyton | 949 yd | |
| Walthamstow Leisure Centre MARKHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,051 yd |
| Leyton Leisure Centre HIGH ROAD LEYTON | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,067 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.