Area Information for Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL

Hempstead Road 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 Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL, 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 3RL.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Waltham Forest
Ward Upper Walthamstow
Constituency Walthamstow * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 28 property sales in Hempstead Road, E17 3RL 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

In August 2025, 105 crimes were reported within half a mile of E17 3RL - click here to view nearby crime.

We also 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.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL 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.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL:

Tristram Close, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3SR
Fernhill Court, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RN
Winsbeach, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RQ
Hillside Gardens, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RH
Fernhill Court, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RP
Winsbeach, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3SS

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about E17 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 28 property sales in Hempstead Road 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 Hempstead Road, 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 0
Semi-Detached 6
Terraced 6
Flat (Purpose-Built) 109
Flat (Converted) 10
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 9
Owned with Mortgage 18
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 50
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 45
Rented: Other 1
Rent Free 0
Total 132

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 42
Two People 39
Three People 19
Four People 24
Five People 5
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 132

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

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

Household Composition
1 Person Household 42
Family Household 82
Other Household 9
Total 133

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 41
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 24
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 3
Total 133

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 45% male.

Gender
Male 142
Female 174
Total 316

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 18
5-9 24
10-14 28
15-19 32
20-24 13
25-29 26
30-34 17
35-39 34
40-44 18
45-49 36
50-54 14
55-59 23
60-64 13
65-69 8
70-74 3
75-79 3
80-84 1
85+ 3
Total 314

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode E17 3RL 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 128
Married 68
Separated 3
Divorced 35
Widowed 9
Total 243

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 165
Good 95
Fair 41
Bad 13
Very Bad 2
Total 316

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) 89
Apprenticeship 9
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 63
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 16
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 25
No GCSEs or Equivalent 39
Other 2
Total 243

Ethnic Group Embed This

Hempstead Road, 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 37% 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 117
Mixed Ethnicity 18
Indian 2
Pakistani 20
Chinese 2
Other Asian 11
Black African 92
Black Caribbean 22
Other Black/African/Caribbean 10
Arab 4
Other 19
Total 317

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London), 54% 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 172
European Union 35
Rest of Europe 9
Africa 63
Middle East and Asia 24
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 14
British Overseas Territories 1
Total 318

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 172
10+ Years 107
5-10 Years 21
2-5 Years 11
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 314

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 3RL.

Passport(s) Held
None 31
United Kingdom 215
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 41
Rest of Europe 1
African Countries 12
Middle East or Asia 2
North America or Caribbean 4
Central and South America 5
British Overseas Territories 0

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 69
Christian 160
Buddhist 1
Hindu 17
Jewish 3
Muslim 49
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 16
Total 315

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 80
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 18
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 4
Unemployed 20
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 35
Retired 13
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 23
Total 247

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 11
Professional Occupations 26
Associate Professional Occupations 22
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 19
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 17
Total 138

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 23
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 54
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 18
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 22
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 8
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 23
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 30
Full-time Student 34
Total 242

Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL 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. In August 2025, 105 crimes were reported within half a mile of E17 3RL.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 105 crimes committed near Hempstead Road
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 3RL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest railway station is Wood Street, approximately 670 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Wood Street 670 yards
Walthamstow Central 1.1 miles
Highams Park 1.2 miles
Walthamstow Queen's Road 1.3 miles
Leyton Midland Road 1.6 miles
St James Street (Walthamstow) 1.7 miles
Blackhorse Road 1.9 miles
Leytonstone High Road 1.9 miles
Lea Bridge 2.3 miles
Northumberland Park London 2.5 miles
Meridian Water 2.6 miles
Tottenham Hale 2.7 miles
Chingford 2.9 miles
Wanstead Park 3 miles
Forest Gate 3.1 miles
Bruce Grove 3.1 miles
Maryland 3.2 miles
Stratford International 3.3 miles
South Tottenham 3.3 miles
White Hart Lane 3.3 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest Overground station is Wood Street, approximately 700 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest is The Woodside Primary Academy, approximately 440 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest is Frederick Bremer School, approximately 530 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Frederick Bremer School 530 yards December 2015
    
Holy Family Catholic School 740 yards March 2023
    
Walthamstow School for Girls 0.8 miles June 2018
    
South Chingford Foundation School 1.1 miles April 2016
    
Leytonstone School 1.1 miles June 2016
    
Highams Park School 1.2 miles May 2024
    
Walthamstow Academy 1.3 miles September 2017
    
Woodford County High School 1.3 miles November 2022
    
Woodbridge High School 1.5 miles February 2023
    
Norlington School and 6th Form 1.7 miles September 2013
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest is Dr Dhital Practice, approximately 600 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 Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest is MISS MORADI, approximately 640 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
MISS MORADI 640 yards
Oak Hill Dental Practice 0.8 miles
MR KHALILIBEGLOO'S PRACTICE 0.8 miles
Bupa Dental Care, South Woodford 1 mile
Woodford House Dental Practice 1 mile
Mr F AMINI 1 mile
123 Hoe Street 1 mile
DR S K MALIK 1 mile
Key 2 Smile 1.2 miles
MR J S GILL 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest is Whipps Cross Hospital, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Hempstead Road, Waltham Forest, London, E17 3RL. The nearest is F & YM HYBEL, approximately 680 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 3RL

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+

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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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