E17 5DG is a safe, established residential area on Brettenham Avenue, 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 culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £645k, up 42.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5DG are sourced from Output Area E00021858 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRETTENHAM AVENUE, E17 5DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRETTENHAM AVENUE, E17 5DG.
400
37
£ 58,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 5DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. E17 5DG's low deprivation rank, 68% ownership, and £645k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £645k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 42.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5DG. The average age is 36.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 628,000
5 sales · Mean £ 604,700
Flat
£ 602,500
1 sales · Mean £ 602,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5DG has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Chapel End Junior Academy
The Winns Primary School
Roger Ascham Primary School
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
South Chingford Foundation School
Lime Academy Hornbeam
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Fulbourne News0.9 km
- Aytun Mini Market0.9 km
- Best @ Less Store0.9 km
- Clapton Craft0.9 km
- Lightning Food and Wine0.9 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Bar/Cafe0.8 km
- The Bell0.9 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.4 km
- Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Cafe on 41.0 km
- Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre0.8 km
- Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co1.0 km
- The Galley0.9 km
- Wadham Cafe0.9 km
- + 29 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Eat Tabaq Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Better Coffee Corner0.6 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Five Star Fish Bar0.8 km
- Tacozone Walthamstow/Osaka Walthamstow1.0 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Morrison's Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow1.5 km
- Walthamstow Central1.6 km
- Wood Street1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E175DG · Data under Open Government Licence