E17 8HQ is a mixed residential area on Liden Close, 0.1km from Lea Bridge Gardens in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Lea Bridge ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
The people who live in E17 8HQ are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, down 4.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 8HQ are sourced from Output Area E00022240 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIDEN CLOSE, E17 8HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIDEN CLOSE, E17 8HQ.
574
34
£ 55,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 8HQ 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
56% of E17 8HQ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 8HQ. The average age is 33.8. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 281,000
16 sales · Mean £ 260,931
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 8HQ is moderate at 58 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
Sybourn Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Lammas School and Sixth Form
Kelmscott School
Barn Croft Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- The Yards Studio & Gallery0.7 km
- E Cafe0.7 km
- Kulan Restaurant0.5 km
- Kumba Curry & Grill0.7 km
- Pavilion Bakery0.6 km
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
43 nearby- M Haji0.4 km
- Markhouse Food & Wine0.8 km
- Nadeem Halal Meat & Grocery0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Ezgi Supermarket1.0 km
- + 38 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar0.7 km
- China Express0.8 km
- Khan G Kababish0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Peperossor0.9 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hare and Hounds0.2 km
- Yapalak FC0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James Street1.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road1.4 km
- Leyton1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E178HQ · Data under Open Government Licence