E17 3RH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillside Gardens, 0.5km from Upper Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Upper Walthamstow ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £755k. 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 3RH are sourced from Output Area E00022457 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE GARDENS, E17 3RH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE GARDENS, E17 3RH.
209
37
£ 46,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. E17 3RH's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £755k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £755k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 3RH. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 830,000
1 sales · Mean £ 830,000
Terraced
£ 680,000
5 sales · Mean £ 701,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 3RH has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Frederick Bremer School
Whitefield Schools
Holy Family Catholic School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Thorpe Hall Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Emmanuel Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- The Butchery0.9 km
- Wood Street Food & Wine0.8 km
- Bilge Food & Wine0.7 km
- Clapton Craft Depot0.6 km
- Daily Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.6 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Woodies Spice/Woodies Grill/The Sultan/Curry On0.8 km
- MyShish0.5 km
- Aysel's Cakes0.5 km
- Indie Roots0.5 km
- Marilucia Ristorante Pizzeria0.5 km
- + 31 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The William Morris Bar0.7 km
- Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club0.6 km
- Luke’s Cider Tap0.6 km
- The Dukes Head0.6 km
- The Flower Pot0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Hiba Taboun0.5 km
- Golden Chicken0.5 km
- Jungle Braai0.5 km
- Buns0.7 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central1.8 km
- Walthamstow1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E173RH · Data under Open Government Licence