E17 3AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hatton Terrace, 0.4km from Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Wood Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 3AF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £490k, up 7.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00022463 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HATTON TERRACE, E17 3AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATTON TERRACE, E17 3AF.
271
39
£ 46,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 3AF 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
E17 3AF has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AF. The average age is 39.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 490,000
4 sales · Mean £ 497,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3AF is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
The Woodside Primary Academy
Emmanuel Community School
Walthamstow School for Girls
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Frederick Bremer School
Church Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
95 nearby- Cafe on 20.4 km
- Deeney's Cafe1.0 km
- La Cafeteria0.3 km
- WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.3 km
- Good Day Lounge Made with Love1.0 km
- + 90 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- QFC0.2 km
- Titanic0.3 km
- Tropical Spice0.3 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Hiba Taboun0.2 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Acasa Magazin Romanesc1.0 km
- Arbat1.0 km
- Hometipple0.8 km
- S K Express0.9 km
- Sambros International Food & Wine1.0 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Rose & Crown Public House1.0 km
- Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club0.5 km
- The Bell0.7 km
- The Castle1.0 km
- The Queens Arms0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central1.1 km
- Walthamstow1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E173AF · Data under Open Government Licence