Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

HILLTOP, E17 3BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLTOP, E17 3BU.

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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
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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

Social renting makes up 50% of tenure in E17 3BU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

E17 3BU is a mixed residential area on Hilltop, 0.1km from Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 3BU 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 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £963k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 3BU 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 3BU. 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

£ 869,250

2 sales · Mean £ 869,250

Flat

£ 298,800

1 sales · Mean £ 298,800

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

Crime around E17 3BU is moderate at 68 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.

Violence and sexual offences198
Anti-social behaviour170
Drugs69
Vehicle crime66
Burglary62

school Local Schools

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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.3 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.4 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.4 km
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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.7 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.8 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

98 nearby
  • Akdeniz Supermarket0.6 km
  • Buy & Save Supermarket0.7 km
  • Paapa's Meat/Uncle's G Market1.0 km
  • Wood Street Food & Wine1.0 km
  • Central Wine0.8 km
  • + 93 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Wild Card Brewery0.6 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
  • The Castle0.9 km
  • The Chequers1.0 km
  • The Queens Arms0.6 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

129 nearby
  • FoodCycle Walthamstow0.5 km
  • Froth & Rind at St Mary's0.4 km
  • L'Hirondelle Kitchen0.7 km
  • Mannoush0.7 km
  • The Library Barista0.7 km
  • + 124 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

58 nearby
  • CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow0.6 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.6 km
  • Perky Blenders0.6 km
  • What the bubbles 2 teahouse0.9 km
  • World of Spice0.6 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow0.7 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.7 km
  • Wood Street0.8 km