Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

POPLARS ROAD, E17 9AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLARS ROAD, E17 9AT.

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Population

541

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E17 9AT — 48% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending up 142.8% year-on-year.

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

E17 9AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplars Road, 0.7km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E17 9AT offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £598k, up 142.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 9AT are sourced from Output Area E00021946 (shared with 6 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 9AT. The average age is 34.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.4%
Asian / British Asian48.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.1%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Terraced

£ 554,000

10 sales · Mean £ 514,500

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

Crime around E17 9AT is moderate at 72 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 offences268
Anti-social behaviour255
Other theft89
Vehicle crime77
Theft from the person69

school Local Schools

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Belmont Park School

Good29 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.7 km
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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.8 km
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Barclay Primary School

Outstanding1321 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good151 pupils0.9 km
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George Mitchell School

Good991 pupils0.9 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • Decatur London0.7 km
  • Meraj Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Midlands Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sklep Gulliver0.9 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • + 107 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

108 nearby
  • Afters0.7 km
  • Arch 1450.7 km
  • Brunch Cafe and Grill0.7 km
  • Celebrity Chef0.6 km
  • Mauritius Delight0.9 km
  • + 103 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • Dixy Original0.7 km
  • Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.7 km
  • Spice Hut0.5 km
  • Subway0.7 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The 800 Club0.6 km
  • The Goose0.9 km
  • The Village Public House0.7 km
  • Mother’s Ruin0.9 km
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.6 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London0.4 km
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyton Midland Road0.9 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.9 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road1.0 km