E17 3NF is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Avenue North, 0.4km from Upper Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Wood Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For families considering a move, E17 3NF represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £597k, up 7.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 3NF are sourced from Output Area E00022478 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT AVENUE NORTH, E17 3NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE NORTH, E17 3NF.
466
37
£ 62,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 3NF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E17 3NF combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£597k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £597k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3NF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 598,500
14 sales · Mean £ 569,785
Flat
£ 354,771
2 sales · Mean £ 354,771
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 3NF has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
The Woodside Primary Academy
Holy Family Catholic School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Emmanuel Community School
Church Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- M&S Simply Foods0.8 km
- Desborough Newsagents0.8 km
- Wood Street Food & Wine0.1 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Grove Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The 800 Club0.6 km
- Wild Card Brewery0.4 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd1.0 km
- The Castle0.7 km
- The Queens Arms0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Al Farooq Kebabish0.9 km
- Cornerstone Church Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Elior UK at Whipps Cross Hospital0.7 km
- Mar & Terra0.9 km
- Pizza Academy Prestige0.6 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Papa Johns0.9 km
- Top Favourite0.9 km
- Ohba Leaf Walthamstow0.8 km
- The Village Bakery0.8 km
- YMCA SPG0.9 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street0.4 km
- Walthamstow Central1.2 km
- Walthamstow1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wood Street Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E173NF · Data under Open Government Licence