Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

THE LINKS, E17 6LA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LINKS, E17 6LA.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 6LA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

E17 6LA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £775k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £775k.

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

E17 6LA is a mixed residential area on The Links, 0.9km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £775k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6LA are sourced from Output Area E00022103 (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 6LA. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 710,000

5 sales · Mean £ 660,580

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

Crime around E17 6LA is moderate at 59 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 offences199
Anti-social behaviour153
Other theft76
Shoplifting64
Theft from the person64

school Local Schools

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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.0 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.1 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils0.3 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.3 km
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Coppermill Primary School

Good238 pupils0.5 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.8 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.8 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

102 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket0.2 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Forest Express0.5 km
  • Gold Star1.0 km
  • Rukhsana Khan Foundation0.9 km
  • + 97 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.5 km
  • Georgios Sports Bar0.6 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km
  • The Untraditional Pub0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Armstrong Audio Coffee0.4 km
  • Cafe Express0.5 km
  • Canteen at Big Creative Education0.3 km
  • Deja Brew0.5 km
  • Demo Cafe0.4 km
  • + 79 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.3 km
  • E17 Kebabish0.4 km
  • Favorite N Tasty0.5 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.2 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 43 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road0.4 km
  • St James Street0.6 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.4 km
  • Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.4 km