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Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 3HT | Demographic profile

This area is in a working class neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

Population

  • 1525 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
super high density

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is very densely populated, with 1525 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a very densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly younger than the National average of 39
35 years old
5%
10%
0-4
6%
5%
5-9
6%
7%
10-15
4%
3%
16-19
6%
4%
20-24
6%
8%
25-29
19%
29%
30-44
25%
21%
45-64
18%
9%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with young families

This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is much higher than the National average
42k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Waltham Forest is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Property, Health, and Retail
Property

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Property, Health, and Retail

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Bus
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (57%) and Bus (12%)

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly younger than the Redbridge Locality average of 39
35 years old
6%
10%
0-4
5%
5%
5-9
5%
7%
10-15
2%
3%
16-19
4%
4%
20-24
8%
8%
25-29
27%
29%
30-44
23%
21%
45-64
15%
9%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Redbridge Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is much lower than the Redbridge Locality average
42k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much lower than the Redbridge Locality average.

Deprivation

  • This particular area area scores worse than Redbridge in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
below average

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Waltham Forest is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.