Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

TENNYSON ROAD, E17 8PR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON ROAD, E17 8PR.

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Population

562

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

67%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

High employment, young population. E17 8PR combines 67% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £775k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.

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

E17 8PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tennyson Road, 1.0km from Lea Bridge Gardens in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Markhouse ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 8PR are sourced from Output Area E00022370 (shared with 4 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 8PR. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.1%
Asian / British Asian9.4%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed20.0%

Economic Activity

67%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 685,000

9 sales · Mean £ 674,555

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

E17 8PR has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences154
Anti-social behaviour137
Other theft61
Criminal damage and arson39
Theft from the person33

school Local Schools

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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.1 km
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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.3 km
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Kelmscott School

Good898 pupils0.3 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.4 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding323 pupils0.5 km
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Barn Croft Primary School

Good217 pupils0.6 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

124 nearby
  • Yogi/Pretoria Stores0.9 km
  • Nazar Food Centre0.9 km
  • Aida Supermarket0.6 km
  • BG Cargo Minimarket0.6 km
  • Coppermill Off-Licence0.8 km
  • + 119 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Georgios Sports Bar0.6 km
  • The Goose0.8 km
  • Nu'ice-ology0.5 km
  • Hare and Hounds1.0 km
  • The Spark House0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • Cafe Rio0.6 km
  • Chaiiwala0.7 km
  • Desi Cake0.6 km
  • EASHAL PAK BIRYANI RESTAURANT0.6 km
  • Golden Cake0.6 km
  • + 116 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.8 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Cakes & Bakes0.6 km
  • Chopstix0.7 km
  • Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Salim Caterers1.0 km
  • Yildirim Bakery0.5 km
  • + 56 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London0.9 km
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.8 km
  • The Commongate Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.4 km
  • St James Street0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.5 km