Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

HILLSIDE GARDENS, E17 3RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE GARDENS, E17 3RH.

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Population

209

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British38.3%
Asian / British Asian40.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.5%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences92
Anti-social behaviour61
Drugs31
Vehicle crime26
Other theft18

school Local Schools

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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.5 km
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Frederick Bremer School

Good880 pupils0.6 km
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Whitefield Schools

Outstanding367 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.7 km
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Thorpe Hall Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils0.9 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wood Street0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central1.8 km
  • Walthamstow1.8 km