Area Information for Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ

Wood Street in Waltham Forest is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Upper Walthamstow ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Walthamstow. This page combines information for the address Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E17 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for E17 3NQ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Ward Upper Walthamstow
Constituency Walthamstow * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 9 property sales in Wood Street, E17 3NQ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Upper Walthamstow), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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House Prices

We have found 9 property sales in Wood Street since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 3
Semi-Detached 39
Terraced 3
Flat (Purpose-Built) 106
Flat (Converted) 8
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 162
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 46% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 29
Owned with Mortgage 31
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 60
Rented: Other Social 15
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 26
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 163

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 56
Two People 43
Three People 32
Four People 15
Five People 10
Six People 3
Seven People 1
8+ People 2
Total 162

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 57
Family Household 93
Other Household 14
Total 164

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 69
Deprived In One Dimension 53
Deprived In Two Dimensions 29
Deprived In Three Dimensions 10
Deprived In Four Dimensions 2
Total 163

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Walthamstow constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 180
Female 210
Total 390

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 33
5-9 34
10-14 26
15-19 12
20-24 11
25-29 35
30-34 34
35-39 53
40-44 24
45-49 26
50-54 26
55-59 21
60-64 23
65-69 13
70-74 4
75-79 5
80-84 0
85+ 6
Total 386

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode E17 3NQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 147
Married 109
Separated 8
Divorced 19
Widowed 11
Total 294

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 191
Good 137
Fair 38
Bad 17
Very Bad 7
Total 390

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 145
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 27
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 26
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19
No GCSEs or Equivalent 56
Other 14
Total 296

Ethnic Group Embed This

Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 45% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 175
Mixed Ethnicity 48
Indian 4
Pakistani 16
Bangladeshi 9
Chinese 4
Other Asian 18
Black African 62
Black Caribbean 16
Other Black/African/Caribbean 7
Arab 5
Other 25
Total 389

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London), 58% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 225
European Union 59
Rest of Europe 7
Africa 49
Middle East and Asia 36
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 14
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 391

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 225
10+ Years 110
5-10 Years 26
2-5 Years 14
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 389

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E17 3NQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 25
United Kingdom 262
Republic of Ireland 8
European Union 55
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 22
Middle East or Asia 11
North America or Caribbean 3
Central and South America 2

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 113
Christian 176
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 67
Sikh 1
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 27
Total 390

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 95
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 36
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 33
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 5
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 33
Looking After Home or Family 27
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 15
Other 19
Total 292

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 25
Professional Occupations 49
Associate Professional Occupations 26
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 8
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 9
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 17
Elementary Occupations 22
Total 176

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 48
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 57
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 26
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 38
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 9
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 24
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 43
Full-time Student 16
Total 293

Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ is within the Upper Walthamstow policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Wood Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Upper Walthamstow
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Waltham Forest. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E17 3NQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest railway station is Wood Street, approximately 460 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wood Street 460 yards
Walthamstow Central 0.8 miles
Leyton Midland Road 1 mile
Walthamstow Queen's Road 1 mile
Leytonstone High Road 1.4 miles
St James Street (Walthamstow) 1.4 miles
Blackhorse Road 1.8 miles
Highams Park 1.8 miles
Lea Bridge 1.8 miles
Wanstead Park 2.5 miles
Forest Gate 2.6 miles
Tottenham Hale 2.6 miles
Maryland 2.6 miles
Northumberland Park (London) 2.6 miles
Stratford International 2.7 miles
Clapton 2.8 miles
Meridian Water 2.8 miles
Stratford (London) 2.9 miles
Manor Park 2.9 miles
Hackney Wick 2.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest Overground station is Wood Street, approximately 450 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest is St Mary's CofE Primary School, approximately 190 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest is Holy Family Catholic School, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Holy Family Catholic School 0.5 miles March 2023
    
Walthamstow School for Girls 0.6 miles June 2018
    
Leytonstone School 0.6 miles June 2016
    
Frederick Bremer School 0.8 miles December 2015
    
Norlington School and 6th Form 1.1 miles September 2013
    
George Mitchell School (All Through) 1.2 miles June 2023
    
Connaught School for Girls 1.2 miles May 2011
    
Kelmscott School 1.3 miles May 2016
    
Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School 1.4 miles  
Walthamstow Academy 1.5 miles September 2017
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest is The Ecclesbourne Practice, approximately 300 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest is MISS MORADI, approximately 700 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
MISS MORADI 700 yards
Key 2 Smile 0.7 miles
Mr F AMINI 0.7 miles
MR J S GILL 0.8 miles
CEDARS DENTAL PRACTICE 0.8 miles
LEYTON DENTAL SURGERY 0.8 miles
123 Hoe Street 0.8 miles
MR A M HATHI 0.9 miles
DR S K MALIK 0.9 miles
MR KHALILIBEGLOO'S PRACTICE 0.9 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest is Whipps Cross Hospital, approximately 580 yards away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Wood Street, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3NQ. The nearest is F & YM HYBEL, approximately 540 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in E17 3NQ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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