Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

HOE STREET, E17 3AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOE STREET, E17 3AX.

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Population

164

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 3AX 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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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E17 3AX combines 67% economic activity with a 33-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.

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

E17 3AX is an up-and-coming urban area on Hoe Street, 0.5km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E17 3AX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, big city services, with accommodation and food. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00185766 (shared with 5 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 3AX. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.5%
Asian / British Asian17.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.3%
Other / Mixed21.2%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around E17 3AX is above average at 127 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 offences320
Theft from the person211
Other theft127
Shoplifting108

school Local Schools

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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.3 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.4 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.6 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.9 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

147 nearby
  • Delight Kitchen1.0 km
  • Hucks0.8 km
  • Smoojies0.3 km
  • Thainese Restaurant0.6 km
  • Arte E Pasta0.9 km
  • + 142 more
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Retailers - Other

129 nearby
  • Arfan Supermarket0.9 km
  • Shernhall Street Market0.9 km
  • Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.3 km
  • Arbat0.3 km
  • Britannia Pharmacy0.4 km
  • + 124 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked0.9 km
  • Coffee Station0.1 km
  • Phoenix Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Quattro Stagioni0.8 km
  • Subway0.1 km
  • + 64 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Frankies0.2 km
  • Rose & Crown Public House0.4 km
  • The Bell0.7 km
  • Wild Card Brewery0.8 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.3 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Central0.1 km
  • Walthamstow0.1 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.1 km
  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.1 km
  • Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.1 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.4 km