E17 7LT is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 7LT are sourced from Output Area E00185783 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 7LT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 7LT.
422
36
£ 54,300 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 7LT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E17 7LT — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7LT. The average age is 36.2. 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)
Crime around E17 7LT is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Edinburgh Primary School
Church Hill Nursery School
South Grove Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Mission Grove Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
Emmanuel Community School
Low Hall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
138 nearby- Moonlight Food Store0.8 km
- Arfan Supermarket0.9 km
- Best Foods Supermarket1.0 km
- Yogi/Pretoria Stores0.9 km
- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.4 km
- + 133 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Nu'ice-ology0.8 km
- Georgios Sports Bar0.8 km
- Frankies0.3 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.5 km
- The Nags Head0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
148 nearby- BigTs0.8 km
- Delight Kitchen0.8 km
- Hucks0.9 km
- Smoojies0.3 km
- Thainese Restaurant0.5 km
- + 143 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.2 km
- Asda Supermarket0.1 km
- Lidl UK0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
77 nearby- Forest Chippy1.0 km
- Cakes & Bakes0.5 km
- Chopstix0.1 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.4 km
- Salim Caterers0.6 km
- + 72 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central0.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.2 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E177LT · Data under Open Government Licence