St Mary Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9RF 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 9RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9RE, E17 9RB, E17 9RD, E17 9SE, E17 9QG, E17 3AP, E17 9QQ, E17 9GY, E17 3AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E17 9RF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 47.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 53.2% | 52.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 43.3% | 41.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 44.9% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 44.9% | 50.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.8% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 11.9% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.8% | 16.2% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 7.9% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.7% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 50.2% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 11% | 2.1% | -8.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.3% 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 | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.9% | 20.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 17.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 10% | 5.2% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 39.9% | 47.3% | 7.4% | 81.4% | -34.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 61.8% 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 | 49.8% | 61.8% | 12.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 12.1% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.3% | 12.6% | -7.7% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.8% | 61.8% | 12.0% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.6% | 21.4% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.6% | 6.9% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 0.8% | -24.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.1% | 37.2% | -2.1% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 30.8% | 6.5% | 24.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary Road was 633.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 399.7% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Mary Road has the highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 11th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2025-03-21 | £816,311 |
| 55 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £873,150 | 2024-01-22 | £938,324 |
| 41 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-06-23 | £986,340 |
| 41 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2021-06-30 | £531,243 |
| 79 St Mary Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-06-01 | £804,044 |
E17 9RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 9RF 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 372 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,036 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,481 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 | 560 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edinburgh Primary School Queen's Road , Walthamstow E17 8QR | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Maynard Primary School 101 Maynard Road , Walthamstow E17 9JE | 3out of 4 | 1,039 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 | 404 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,728 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 | 1,097 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,561 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 | 3,368 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 | 1,967 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,376 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 | 1,259 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 2,137 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 | 45 yd | |
| Ganache | 262 Hoe Street | 142 yd | |
| Sultan Kitchen | 254 Hoe Street | 163 yd | |
| McDonalds | 258-260 Hoe Street | 163 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 169 Hoe Street | 173 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 163 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 194 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 243 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 332 yd | |
| The Village Public House | The Village Public House, 31 Orford Road | 426 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incoming Coffee | Unit 3, 4 Station Approach Hoe Street | 158 yd | |
| Bella Cujina | 288 Hoe Street | 194 yd | |
| Doner Zone | 286 Hoe Street | 194 yd | |
| Smokeys | 218 Hoe Street | 208 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 212 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 163 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 171 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 382 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | Garage, 394-396 Hoe Street | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 368 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 669 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 | 857 yd |
| Contours Fitness & Beauty Club (Closed) 565a 565a Lea Bridge Road | health and fitness suite | 1,045 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 1,061 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.