E17 5DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Billet Road, 0.8km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For families considering a move, E17 5DT represents a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00185711 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BILLET ROAD, E17 5DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILLET ROAD, E17 5DT.
239
28
£ 51,200 /yr
72%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 5DT 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
E17 5DT is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5DT. The average age is 28.3. 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: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 157,500
1 sales · Mean £ 157,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5DT has low crime rates — 43 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
Roger Ascham Primary School
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
The Winns Primary School
Whittingham Primary Academy
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Higham Wine Store0.7 km
- Best Supermarket0.9 km
- Kenilworth Arms Off Licence0.9 km
- Priory News0.6 km
- Raji Local0.5 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Rose Hill Cafe0.7 km
- Monoux Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
- Early Buds Nursery0.7 km
- Home Made Community Cafe0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- La Villa Pizzeria0.7 km
- Original Chicken Express0.9 km
- Khushboo0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Monoux Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.9 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road1.8 km
- Walthamstow1.8 km
- Northumberland Park1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E175DT · Data under Open Government Licence