E17 5AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Villas, 0.4km from Chapel End in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chapel End ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 68% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00021841 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHMOND VILLAS, E17 5AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND VILLAS, E17 5AN.
405
32
£ 54,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 5AN 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 5AN — 68% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5AN. The average age is 32.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 5AN is moderate at 56 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
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Chapel End Junior Academy
South Chingford Foundation School
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Roger Ascham Primary School
The Winns Primary School
Selwyn Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Role2play0.9 km
- Baggio Burger Restaurant1.0 km
- Darlings0.9 km
- Wynwood Art District0.9 km
- Bannatyne's Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Best Supermarket0.7 km
- MacGregor's Chemist1.0 km
- Veg Hut0.9 km
- Local Express0.6 km
- Kenilworth Arms Off Licence0.7 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Original Chicken Express0.7 km
- Better Coffee Corner0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- AFC0.1 km
- Billet Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrison's Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.1 km
- The Bar/Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park1.5 km
- Wood Street1.7 km
- Walthamstow1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E175AN · Data under Open Government Licence