Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 3AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 3AH.

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Population

200

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

E17 3AH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 3AH is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 3AH is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00022186 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AH. 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

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian9.0%
Black / African / Caribbean19.6%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E17 3AH is above average at 114 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.

Anti-social behaviour424
Violence and sexual offences290
Theft from the person169
Drugs103
Other theft95

school Local Schools

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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.1 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.2 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.8 km
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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

137 nearby
  • Cafe on 20.7 km
  • Deeney's Cafe0.7 km
  • La Cafeteria1.0 km
  • WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.9 km
  • Brown Sugar and Spice Caribbean Joint0.6 km
  • + 132 more
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Takeaway Shop

71 nearby
  • QFC1.0 km
  • Titanic1.0 km
  • Tropical Spice0.8 km
  • E17 Kebabish0.9 km
  • Favorite N Tasty1.0 km
  • + 66 more
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Retailers - Other

117 nearby
  • Waris Food Store0.9 km
  • Forest Express1.0 km
  • Gold Star0.4 km
  • Olive & Thyme0.4 km
  • Rukhsana Khan Foundation0.4 km
  • + 112 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Lord Palmerston1.0 km
  • Mother’s Ruin0.6 km
  • The Bell0.5 km
  • Wild Card Brewery0.6 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Central0.4 km
  • Walthamstow0.4 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