Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

RITCHINGS AVENUE, E17 6LB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RITCHINGS AVENUE, E17 6LB.

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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 6LB 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 6LB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £656k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £656k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

E17 6LB is a safe, established residential area on Ritchings Avenue, 0.8km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

For families considering a move, E17 6LB represents 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. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £656k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6LB 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 6LB. 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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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 577,500

8 sales · Mean £ 601,890

Semi-Detached

£ 800,000

1 sales · Mean £ 800,000

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

Crime around E17 6LB is moderate at 54 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 offences191
Anti-social behaviour166
Other theft63
Shoplifting52
Bicycle theft49

school Local Schools

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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.1 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.2 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils0.3 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.4 km
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Coppermill Primary School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.7 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Outstanding610 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket0.2 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Forest Express0.4 km
  • Gold Star1.0 km
  • Rukhsana Khan Foundation0.9 km
  • + 100 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.5 km
  • Nu'ice-ology0.9 km
  • The Coppermill0.8 km
  • Georgios Sports Bar0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Armstrong Audio Coffee0.4 km
  • Cafe Express0.4 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
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.8 km
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 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 Walthamstow0.1 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 43 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road0.4 km
  • St James Street0.7 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.9 km

Bus Stops

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