E17 5FP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 5FP is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5FP are sourced from Output Area E00185784 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 5FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 5FP.
425
31
£ 51,200 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E17 5FP has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5FP. The average age is 31.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 5FP is moderate at 52 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
Whittingham Primary Academy
The Winns Primary School
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Salisbury Manor Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Higham Wine Store0.8 km
- Best Supermarket1.0 km
- Priory News0.7 km
- Raji Local0.6 km
- Winns Store0.9 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Rose Hill Cafe0.8 km
- Monoux Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Phoenix0.7 km
- Bannatyne's Cafe Bar1.0 km
- Monoux 2 Coffee House0.2 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- La Villa Pizzeria0.8 km
- Khushboo0.9 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
- Food Express0.7 km
- AFC0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrison's Supermarket1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tavern on the Hill0.7 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northumberland Park1.8 km
- Blackhorse Road1.8 km
- Walthamstow1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E175FP · Data under Open Government Licence