E17 9GU is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 9GU are sourced from Output Area E00022154 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 9GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 9GU.
521
36
£ 62,300 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 9GU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E17 9GU spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9GU. The average age is 35.7. 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 9GU is moderate at 61 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
Church Hill Nursery School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Belmont Park School
Emmanuel Community School
Edinburgh Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Hai La Noi1.0 km
- Sahan Market0.8 km
- Shernhall Street Market0.8 km
- Uncles Mini Market0.8 km
- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.8 km
- + 119 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Lord Raglan0.7 km
- Frankies0.4 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
- King William IV0.7 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.7 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
139 nearby- AAVO1.0 km
- Arte E Pasta0.6 km
- Bom Pecado0.8 km
- Lambs Cafe0.8 km
- Lotus Bloom Cafe0.8 km
- + 134 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked0.8 km
- Coffee Station0.5 km
- Phoenix Peri Peri1.0 km
- Subway0.6 km
- HFC Express0.5 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.8 km
- Lidl UK0.7 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.5 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.6 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Styles London0.8 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.5 km
- Walthamstow0.6 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E179GU · Data under Open Government Licence