Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

CHURCH HILL, E17 3AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH HILL, E17 3AG.

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Population

575

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E17 3AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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Area Character

72% of homes in E17 3AG are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 30). Property prices are trending up 68.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 3AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church Hill, 0.3km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £415k, up 68.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AG are sourced from Output Area E00022189 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AG. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.8%
Asian / British Asian12.5%
Black / African / Caribbean16.3%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 275,000

57 sales · Mean £ 356,537

Terraced

£ 820,000

3 sales · Mean £ 813,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E17 3AG is above average at 102 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour404
Violence and sexual offences285
Theft from the person192
Other theft109
Drugs94

school Local Schools

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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.2 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.3 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.8 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.8 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

131 nearby
  • Hucks0.8 km
  • Smoojies0.4 km
  • Thainese Restaurant0.7 km
  • Arte E Pasta0.7 km
  • Cafe on 40.9 km
  • + 126 more
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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Bilge Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Shernhall Street Market0.7 km
  • Forest Express1.0 km
  • Gold Star0.3 km
  • Olive & Thyme0.4 km
  • + 106 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Luke’s Cider Tap1.0 km
  • The Dukes Head1.0 km
  • The Flower Pot1.0 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.9 km
  • Frankies0.3 km
  • + 14 more
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Takeaway Shop

65 nearby
  • Buns0.9 km
  • The Brothers Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Welcome Chinese0.9 km
  • Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked0.7 km
  • Zaralicious1.0 km
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.2 km
  • Lidl UK0.4 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Central0.3 km
  • Walthamstow0.3 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
  • Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.3 km