E17 3AE is an up-and-coming urban area on Cairo Road, 0.1km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 3AE is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00022186 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAIRO ROAD, E17 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAIRO ROAD, E17 3AE.
200
45
£ 56,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, E17 3AE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AE. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 290,000
11 sales · Mean £ 269,090
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3AE is above average at 110 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
Holy Family Catholic School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Edinburgh Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
137 nearby- My Pitta1.0 km
- Sushi and Poke House1.0 km
- FoodCycle Walthamstow0.4 km
- Froth & Rind at St Mary's0.4 km
- L'Hirondelle Kitchen0.4 km
- + 132 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Asda Supermarket0.6 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.3 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- American Pizza1.0 km
- Chicken Spot E171.0 km
- CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow0.2 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.3 km
- Perky Blenders0.3 km
- + 68 more
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Akdeniz Supermarket0.3 km
- Buy & Save Supermarket0.4 km
- Paapa's Meat/Uncle's G Market0.6 km
- Central Wine0.5 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- + 112 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wild Card Brewery0.7 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
- The Castle0.8 km
- The Chequers0.6 km
- The Queens Arms0.5 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central0.4 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E173AE · Data under Open Government Licence