E17 is a postcode district in Waltham Forest, London, covering 1485 active and 1193 retired postcodes.
The largest share of E17 (34%) is characterised by a South Asian neighbourhood — terraced housing, strong community feel, alongside a young, mixed area of student households and early-stage families (28%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes E17 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in E17 are around £593k, up 11.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across E17 at 293 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 36, E17 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full E17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
E17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the E17 postcode area.
112,490
36
£ 49,957 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
49% of E17's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Canon Barnett Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
Church Hill Nursery School
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Edinburgh Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
Thorpe Hall Primary School
The Winns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
224 nearby- Arfan Supermarket
- Express Supermarket
- Londis at Highams Lodge (MFG)
- Maghreb Food Store Limited
- Neelam Fruit & Veg
- + 219 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Hoe Street Club & Institute
- The Lord Palmerston
- The Lord Raglan
- The Nags Head
- The Queens Arms
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
245 nearby- Baggio Burger
- Darlings
- Early Education Centre
- Hermanos Columbian Coffee Roasters
- It's Not Big Dough at Pretty Decent Beer Company
- + 240 more
Supermarkets
13 nearby- Asda Supermarket
- Farmfoods
- Lidl
- Lidl UK
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
117 nearby- Gather Fine Foods
- Green Choy
- Long & Short Coffee
- Mama's Fish & Chips & Kebabs
- Ocean Fish & Kebab
- + 112 more
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