E17 9QJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Third Avenue, 0.7km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E17 9QJ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. 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. 60% 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 above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £572k, up 13.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 9QJ are sourced from Output Area E00022153 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THIRD AVENUE, E17 9QJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THIRD AVENUE, E17 9QJ.
375
35
£ 56,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 9QJ 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
With 65% economic activity and an average age of 35, E17 9QJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending up 13.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9QJ. The average age is 34.5. 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
£ 500,000
18 sales · Mean £ 503,111
Terraced
£ 900,000
3 sales · Mean £ 817,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 9QJ is above average at 93 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
Edinburgh Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Emmanuel Community School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Belmont Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
135 nearby- Shernhall Street Market0.9 km
- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.6 km
- Arbat0.6 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.3 km
- Central Quick Stop0.2 km
- + 130 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Lord Raglan1.0 km
- Frankies0.2 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.7 km
- King William IV0.8 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
147 nearby- Arte E Pasta0.8 km
- Lotus Bloom Cafe0.9 km
- Made in Portugal1.0 km
- Etles Uyghur Restaurant0.1 km
- First Stop Cafe0.7 km
- + 142 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked0.9 km
- Coffee Station0.3 km
- Phoenix Peri Peri0.9 km
- Subway0.4 km
- HFC Express0.6 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.3 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Styles London0.9 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.9 km
- The Commongate Hotel1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.3 km
- Walthamstow0.4 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E179QJ · Data under Open Government Licence