St Mary Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9RE 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 St Mary Road, London, E17 9RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9RF, E17 9RB, E17 9RD, E17 9SE, E17 3AP, E17 9QG, E17 3AX, E17 3AL, E17 7JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 9RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 9RE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.6% 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 | 51.3% | 56.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.1% | 34.7% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.9%) 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 | 49.8% | 59.1% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 10.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.8% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
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 54.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 15.2% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 6.9% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 9.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37% | 54.5% | 17.5% | 33.8% | 20.7% |
| Other | 15% | 4.4% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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 | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 16.5% | 9.5% | -7.0% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 1.9% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 52.9% | 57.3% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, just 46.5% 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 | 49.8% | 46.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -36.7% |
| European Union | 25.4% | 20.7% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 4% | -9.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 15.5% | 12.1% | 1.3% | 14.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14.5% 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 | 49.2% | 46.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11% | 20.5% | 9.5% | 2.2% | 18.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.3% | 4.5% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.4% | 76.7% | -24.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 18.3% | 0.9% | 17.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 3.8% | 0.2% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary Road was 22.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.5% lower than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Mary Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 56th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.0%.

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 68 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-01-11 | £521,500 |
| Flat 1 68 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-09-24 | £453,478 |
| 86 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,870,000 | 2021-04-30 | £5,177,788 |
| 76 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2016-10-31 | £790,846 |
| 70B St Mary Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2016-01-20 | £507,874 |
E17 9RE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9RE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E17 9RE 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 | 193 |
| Self-Employed | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,505 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 | 550 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,054 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 | 405 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,261 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,718 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 | 1,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,357 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 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,152 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,401 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 | 1,283 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAVEN Coffee | 76 St Mary Road | 34 yd | |
| Ganache | 262 Hoe Street | 133 yd | |
| Sultan Kitchen | 254 Hoe Street | 149 yd | |
| McDonalds | 258-260 Hoe Street | 149 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 169 Hoe Street | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 149 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 207 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 268 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 350 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 441 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming Coffee | Unit 3, 4 Station Approach Hoe Street | 163 yd | |
| Smokeys | 218 Hoe Street | 187 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 191 yd | |
| Subway | 214 Hoe Street | 191 yd | |
| World of Spice | 230 Hoe Street | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 149 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 164 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 370 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 486 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 362 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 457 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 657 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 739 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 842 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 1,053 yd | |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,069 yd |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.0% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.