E17 3DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brantwood Close, 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 3DY is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £386k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3DY are sourced from Output Area E00022174 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRANTWOOD CLOSE, E17 3DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANTWOOD CLOSE, E17 3DY.
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£ 46,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 3DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E17 3DY has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 3DY. The average age is 32.8. 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
Flat
£ 386,750
2 sales · Mean £ 386,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3DY is moderate at 67 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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Emmanuel Community School
The Woodside Primary Academy
Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill Nursery School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Frederick Bremer School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
113 nearby- Cafe on 20.3 km
- Deeney's Cafe0.8 km
- La Cafeteria0.4 km
- WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.3 km
- Afters Walthamstow0.7 km
- + 108 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- QFC0.4 km
- Titanic0.4 km
- Tropical Spice0.3 km
- Hiba Taboun0.3 km
- Phoenix Peri Peri0.8 km
- + 41 more
Retailers - Other
68 nearby- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.8 km
- Arbat0.8 km
- Central Quick Stop1.0 km
- Eclipse Pharmacy1.0 km
- Hometipple0.7 km
- + 63 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Frankies1.0 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
- Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club0.6 km
- The Bell0.5 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central0.9 km
- Walthamstow1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E173DY · Data under Open Government Licence