Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

HURST ROAD, E17 3BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURST ROAD, E17 3BL.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

36

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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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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 50% social renting, E17 3BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 4.7% year-on-year.

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

E17 3BL is a mixed residential area on Hurst Road, 0.2km from Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 3BL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £965k, down 4.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 3BL are sourced from Output Area E00022173 (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 3BL. 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

White / British42.6%
Asian / British Asian25.3%
Black / African / Caribbean20.5%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 840,000

21 sales · Mean £ 823,058

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

Crime around E17 3BL is moderate at 78 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 behaviour217
Violence and sexual offences217
Drugs70
Theft from the person66
Vehicle crime64

school Local Schools

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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.4 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.5 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.7 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Cafe on 20.4 km
  • Deeney's Cafe0.5 km
  • La Cafeteria0.7 km
  • WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.6 km
  • Smoojies0.9 km
  • + 121 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • QFC0.7 km
  • Titanic0.7 km
  • Tropical Spice0.5 km
  • Coffee Station0.8 km
  • Hiba Taboun0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.5 km
  • Arbat0.5 km
  • Central Quick Stop0.8 km
  • Eclipse Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Gospodina0.8 km
  • + 94 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Frankies0.8 km
  • Rose & Crown Public House0.4 km
  • Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club1.0 km
  • The Bell0.2 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.9 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Lidl UK0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow0.7 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.7 km
  • Wood Street0.9 km