E17 3AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 3AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00022186 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 3AH.
200
45
£ 56,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E17 3AH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AH. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3AH is above average at 114 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.
school Local Schools
Church Hill Nursery School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Emmanuel Community School
Greenleaf Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Edinburgh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- Cafe on 20.7 km
- Deeney's Cafe0.7 km
- La Cafeteria1.0 km
- WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.9 km
- Brown Sugar and Spice Caribbean Joint0.6 km
- + 132 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- QFC1.0 km
- Titanic1.0 km
- Tropical Spice0.8 km
- E17 Kebabish0.9 km
- Favorite N Tasty1.0 km
- + 66 more
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Waris Food Store0.9 km
- Forest Express1.0 km
- Gold Star0.4 km
- Olive & Thyme0.4 km
- Rukhsana Khan Foundation0.4 km
- + 112 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- The Lord Palmerston1.0 km
- Mother’s Ruin0.6 km
- The Bell0.5 km
- Wild Card Brewery0.6 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.4 km
- Walthamstow0.4 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E173AH · Data under Open Government Licence