E17 5PZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 5PZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5PZ are sourced from Output Area E00022137 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 5PZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 5PZ.
418
39
£ 51,200 /yr
47%
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 5PZ has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5PZ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5PZ has low crime rates — 36 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
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Whittingham Primary Academy
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park
Roger Ascham Primary School
Willowfield School
The Winns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Seasoned Venues LTD0.8 km
- Waterside Cafe0.6 km
- Barney's Pie & Mash0.6 km
- Hilly Cafe0.5 km
- Rose Hill Cafe0.6 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Olive Branch0.6 km
- Billet Fish Bar1.0 km
- La Villa Pizzeria0.6 km
- Khushboo0.7 km
- Food Express0.5 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Higham Wine Store0.6 km
- Co Operative Food0.8 km
- Jug & Bottle0.5 km
- Krishna News0.9 km
- Lunico Ltd0.6 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Big Penny Social0.6 km
- The Black Horse0.9 km
- Signature Brew Ltd0.6 km
- The Bank And Number 90.4 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northumberland Park1.0 km
- Blackhorse Road1.1 km
- Tottenham Hale1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E175PZ · Data under Open Government Licence