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.
HOE STREET, E17 3AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOE STREET, E17 3AX.
164
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£ 54,300 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Church Hill Nursery School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Emmanuel Community School
Edinburgh Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E173AX · Data under Open Government Licence