Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

MARLOWE ROAD, E17 3GT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARLOWE ROAD, E17 3GT.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

70%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E17 3GT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

With 70% economic activity and an average age of 31, E17 3GT is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street. Property prices are trending down 34.9% year-on-year.

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

E17 3GT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marlowe Road, 0.5km from Upper Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Wood Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

Day-to-day life in E17 3GT has the character of a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 34.9% 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 3GT are sourced from Output Area E00022472 (shared with 5 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 3GT. The average age is 31.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian18.8%
Black / African / Caribbean11.8%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

70%Active
FT: 56%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 375,000

34 sales · Mean £ 411,117

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

Crime around E17 3GT is moderate at 59 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 offences202
Anti-social behaviour163
Drugs56
Public order56
Vehicle crime56

school Local Schools

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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils0.5 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.6 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.7 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.7 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The 800 Club1.0 km
  • Wild Card Brewery0.5 km
  • The Castle0.9 km
  • The Queens Arms0.8 km
  • Walthamstow Conservative Club0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Pizza Academy Prestige0.9 km
  • Uffizzi Pizzeria and Pasta Bar0.9 km
  • FoodCycle Walthamstow0.6 km
  • Froth & Rind at St Mary's0.6 km
  • Amalfi E17 at The Nags Head Public House0.6 km
  • + 65 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Wood Street Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Lea Bridge Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Quickpay Supermarket Ltd1.0 km
  • Hometipple0.8 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • The Village Bakery0.8 km
  • Hiba Taboun0.2 km
  • Eat Tabaq Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
  • QFC0.3 km
  • Titanic0.4 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wood Street0.2 km
  • Walthamstow Central1.2 km
  • Walthamstow1.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Street Rail Station0.2 km