E17 3EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Attlee Terrace, 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 3EG 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 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 69% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, down 6.6% year-on-year. 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 3EG are sourced from Output Area E00185679 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ATTLEE TERRACE, E17 3EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATTLEE TERRACE, E17 3EG.
518
34
£ 46,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 3EG 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 3EG has a significant social housing presence — 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 6.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3EG. The average age is 34.1. 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
Flat
£ 305,000
13 sales · Mean £ 309,807
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3EG is moderate at 58 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
Emmanuel Community School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill Nursery School
The Woodside Primary Academy
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
129 nearby- Pizza Academy Prestige1.0 km
- Uffizzi Pizzeria and Pasta Bar1.0 km
- FoodCycle Walthamstow0.4 km
- Froth & Rind at St Mary's0.4 km
- L'Hirondelle Kitchen0.8 km
- + 124 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco at Esso Filling Station1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Akdeniz Supermarket0.7 km
- Buy & Save Supermarket0.9 km
- Wood Street Food & Wine0.8 km
- Central Wine0.8 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Wild Card Brewery0.5 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
- The Castle0.8 km
- The Queens Arms0.6 km
- Walthamstow Conservative Club0.3 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow0.7 km
- Pepe's Piri Piri0.7 km
- Perky Blenders0.8 km
- World of Spice0.7 km
- Youme Sushi0.7 km
- + 53 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street0.6 km
- Walthamstow Central0.8 km
- Walthamstow0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E173EG · Data under Open Government Licence