E17 3HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Albion Road, 0.5km from Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Wood Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 3HZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £800k. 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 3HZ are sourced from Output Area E00022462 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALBION ROAD, E17 3HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALBION ROAD, E17 3HZ.
325
34
£ 46,200 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E17 3HZ has a significant social housing presence — 54% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3HZ. The average age is 34.2. 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
Terraced
£ 515,000
5 sales · Mean £ 553,200
Flat
£ 376,500
1 sales · Mean £ 376,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 3HZ is moderate at 57 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
The Woodside Primary Academy
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Frederick Bremer School
Whitefield Schools
Emmanuel Community School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
39 nearby- Bilge Food & Wine0.2 km
- Clapton Craft Depot0.4 km
- Daily Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.4 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.3 km
- Fulbourne News0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Luke’s Cider Tap0.2 km
- The Dukes Head0.3 km
- The Flower Pot0.3 km
- The Lord Raglan1.0 km
- The Nags Head0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- AAVO0.6 km
- Arte E Pasta0.7 km
- Cafe on 40.3 km
- Caffe Delight0.0 km
- Chocolatine Bakery0.3 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Buns0.2 km
- Charcoal Grill0.4 km
- Dixy Original Chicken & Pizza0.0 km
- Mini Hiba0.1 km
- Strawberry Hill0.4 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central1.3 km
- Walthamstow1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E173HZ · Data under Open Government Licence