E17 3BF is a mixed residential 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 3BF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3BF are sourced from Output Area E00022173 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 3BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 3BF.
438
36
£ 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
Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in E17 3BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3BF. The average age is 35.9. 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 3BF is moderate at 81 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
Emmanuel Community School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill Nursery School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Greenleaf Primary School
The Woodside Primary Academy
The Winns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
127 nearby- Smoojies1.0 km
- Arte E Pasta0.8 km
- Cafe on 40.4 km
- Caffe Delight0.7 km
- Chocolatine Bakery0.9 km
- + 122 more
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Bilge Food & Wine0.5 km
- Clapton Craft Depot0.9 km
- Daily Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.9 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
- Faizan Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 103 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Luke’s Cider Tap0.8 km
- The Dukes Head0.8 km
- The Flower Pot0.8 km
- Frankies0.9 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.4 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Buns0.5 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Dixy Original Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Mini Hiba0.8 km
- Strawberry Hill0.9 km
- + 57 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow0.7 km
- Walthamstow Central0.8 km
- Wood Street1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E173BF · Data under Open Government Licence