E17 3AY is an up-and-coming urban area on Hoe Street, 0.4km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E17 3AY offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a big city life character: big city services, with accommodation and food. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £492k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AY are sourced from Output Area E00185783 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOE STREET, E17 3AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOE STREET, E17 3AY.
422
36
£ 54,300 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 3AY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E17 3AY — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AY. The average age is 36.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 347,500
2 sales · Mean £ 347,500
Terraced
£ 615,000
1 sales · Mean £ 615,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3AY is above average at 111 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
Edinburgh Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
138 nearby- Hucks0.8 km
- Smoojies0.4 km
- Thainese Restaurant0.6 km
- Arte E Pasta0.9 km
- Cafe on 41.0 km
- + 133 more
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Arfan Supermarket1.0 km
- Shernhall Street Market0.9 km
- Cavendish Pharmacy1.0 km
- Forest Express0.9 km
- Gold Star0.4 km
- + 112 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked0.9 km
- E17 Kebabish0.8 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.9 km
- Five Star Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fuji Sushi & Thai0.5 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Lord Palmerston0.9 km
- Frankies0.3 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.3 km
- Mother’s Ruin0.8 km
- The Bell0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.1 km
- Lidl UK0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow0.1 km
- Walthamstow Central0.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E173AY · Data under Open Government Licence