Church Hill is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E17 9SG 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 Church Hill, London, E17 9SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E17 9RY, E17 3BS, E17 3AG, E17 9SD, E17 3BE, E17 3AA, E17 9SE, E17 3AE, E17 3AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E17 9SG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 51.2% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.2% | 48.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.8% | 38.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 29.3% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 16.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% |
| Widowed | 14% | 10.8% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 4.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.7% | 32.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 36.5% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 19.5% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 9% | 10% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around E17 9SG this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 33.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.1% | 10.1% | 6.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.1% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 44% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 15.1% | 0% | -15.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.3% 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 | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 4% | -3.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 7% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% | 12.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 66.3% | 59.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -22.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Other | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 57.3% | 52.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 15.6% | 15.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5% | 11.8% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.3% | 53.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 32.3% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 9% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 3.5% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 2% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.9% | 37.2% | -9.3% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.4% | 6.5% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Hill was 204.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.3% higher than the Hoe Street average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Hill has the 16th highest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoe Street and the 86th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

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 3 West Court Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-05-20 | £364,343 |
| Flat 2 West Court Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2020-02-17 | £323,455 |
| Flat 12 West Court Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2020-01-06 | £378,060 |
| Flat 13 West Court Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2019-03-11 | £397,495 |
| Flat 4 West Court Church Hill, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-05-24 | £346,201 |
The percentage of retired residents living in E17 9SG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 338 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 1,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,872 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,681 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 | 363 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenleaf Primary School Greenleaf Road , Walthamstow E17 6QW | 4out of 4 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mission Grove Primary School Buxton Road , Walthamstow E17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Winns Primary School Fleeming Road , Walthamstow E17 5ET | 3out of 4 | 1,001 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 | 321 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 934 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelmscott School Markhouse Road , Walthamstow E17 8DN | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowfield School 209 Blackhorse Road , Walthamstow E17 6ND | 3out of 4 | 1,634 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 | 885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ada National College for Digital Skills Broad Lane , Tottenham Hale N15 4AG | - not rated | 3,419 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 | 2,180 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,277 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,588 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 | 1,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creams Cafe Walthamstow | 4 Church Hill | 119 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 169 Hoe Street | 232 yd | |
| HAVEN Coffee | 76 St Mary Road | 237 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | The Scene, Cleveland Place, 269 High Street | 251 yd | |
| Heavenly Desserts | Unit 4B, The Scene, 202 Hoe Street | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Goose/Loco Loco/El Rodeo Mexicano/Burrito Bandits | 264 Hoe Street | 288 yd | |
| Rose & Crown Public House | The Rose And Crown Public House, 53 Hoe Street | 353 yd | |
| Frankies | 300 Hoe Street | 420 yd | |
| Queens Arms | The Queens Arms Public House, 42 Orford Road | 424 yd | |
| Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd | Orford House Social Club, 73 Orford Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow | 216 Hoe Street | 249 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 226 Hoe Street | 258 yd | |
| Subway | 214 Hoe Street | 258 yd | |
| World of Spice | 230 Hoe Street | 258 yd | |
| Smokeys | 218 Hoe Street | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office | 242 Hoe Street | 288 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 5 Selborne Road | 332 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Lidl, 38 Selborne Walk | 477 yd | |
| Tesco | 617b Forest Road | 579 yd | |
| Asda Supermarket | 19 Selborne Walk | 602 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow School For Girls Church Hill | 219 yd | |
| The Gym (Walthamstow) Selborne Walk | health and fitness suite | 570 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Wiseman House Site) WISEMAN HOUSE SITE WISEMAN HOUSE SITE SHERNHALL STREET | 617 yd | |
| Ymca Walthamstow (East London) FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 633 yd |
| Harmony Hall TRURO ROAD | 742 yd | |
| Holy Family Catholic School (Walthamstow House Site) SHERNHALL STREET | 868 yd | |
| The Community Pool At Waltham Forest College WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE WALTHAM FOREST COLLEGE FOREST ROAD | swimming pool | 878 yd |
| Lloyd Park BEDFORD ROAD | tennis courts | 946 yd |
| St Gabriels Church And Family Centre ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE ST GABRIELS CHURCH & FAMILY CENTRE HAVANT ROAD | 971 yd | |
| Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK WALTHAM FOREST POOL & TRACK CHINGFORD ROAD | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,017 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.