E17 3AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Hill, 0.3km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E17 3AB offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 32 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 111 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00022184 (shared with 829 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH HILL, E17 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH HILL, E17 3AB.
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£ 56,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 3AB 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
48% of E17 3AB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AB. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3AB is above average at 111 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
Walthamstow School for Girls
Emmanuel Community School
Greenleaf Primary School
Edinburgh Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
126 nearby- Cafe on 20.9 km
- Deeney's Cafe0.7 km
- Brown Sugar and Spice Caribbean Joint0.6 km
- Buhler & Co0.7 km
- Cafe Aroma0.4 km
- + 121 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Tropical Spice1.0 km
- E17 Kebabish0.8 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.9 km
- Five Star Fish Bar0.6 km
- Fuji Sushi & Thai0.4 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Waris Food Store0.9 km
- Forest Express0.9 km
- Gold Star0.3 km
- Olive & Thyme0.4 km
- Rukhsana Khan Foundation0.4 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Lord Palmerston0.9 km
- Mother’s Ruin0.7 km
- The Bell0.6 km
- Wild Card Brewery0.7 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central0.3 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E173AB · Data under Open Government Licence