E17 3AL is an up-and-coming urban area on Hoe Street, 0.4km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £658k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00022189 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOE STREET, E17 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOE STREET, E17 3AL.
575
30
£ 56,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 3AL 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
72% of homes in E17 3AL are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3AL. The average age is 30.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 800,000
2 sales · Mean £ 800,000
Flat
£ 230,000
12 sales · Mean £ 223,729
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3AL is above average at 130 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
Mission Grove Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
146 nearby- Hucks0.8 km
- Smoojies0.4 km
- Thainese Restaurant0.6 km
- Arte E Pasta0.8 km
- Cafe on 41.0 km
- + 141 more
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Arfan Supermarket1.0 km
- Shernhall Street Market0.8 km
- Forest Express0.9 km
- Gold Star0.4 km
- Olive & Thyme0.5 km
- + 119 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked0.8 km
- E17 Kebabish0.8 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.9 km
- Five Star Fish Bar0.7 km
- Fuji Sushi & Thai0.5 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Lord Palmerston0.9 km
- Frankies0.2 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.3 km
- Mother’s Ruin0.8 km
- The Bell0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.1 km
- Lidl UK0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.1 km
- Walthamstow0.1 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.1 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E173AL · Data under Open Government Licence