Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

MILLFIELD AVENUE, E17 5HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLFIELD AVENUE, E17 5HH.

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Population

442

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E17 5HH has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 5HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Millfield Avenue, 0.5km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 5HH are sourced from Output Area E00022128 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5HH. The average age is 34.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.4%
Asian / British Asian25.1%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed10.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 440,000

6 sales · Mean £ 398,133

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E17 5HH has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences118
Anti-social behaviour96
Vehicle crime40
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft26

school Local Schools

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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.3 km
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Lime Academy Hornbeam

Good276 pupils0.3 km
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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils0.4 km
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Walthamstow Academy

Good1096 pupils0.5 km
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Walthamstow Primary Academy

Good187 pupils0.5 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.6 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Outstanding610 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Slow Burn1.0 km
  • La Villa Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Khushboo0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet1.0 km
  • Food Express0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Higham Wine Store0.5 km
  • Priory News0.6 km
  • Raji Local0.6 km
  • Winns Store0.8 km
  • E17 Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Rose Hill Cafe0.5 km
  • Caribbean Eatery1.0 km
  • Chefzi0.7 km
  • Phoenix0.3 km
  • Acorn Day Opportunies Ltd0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bank And Number 90.8 km
  • Tavern on the Hill0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London Chingford1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road1.5 km
  • Northumberland Park1.6 km
  • Walthamstow1.8 km