E17 4AE is a safe, established residential area on Forest Road, 0.9km from Walthamstow, Upper in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Upper Walthamstow ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is 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 workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 4AE are sourced from Output Area E00022471 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, E17 4AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, E17 4AE.
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36
£ 62,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 4AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
46% of E17 4AE's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 4AE. The average age is 35.8. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 4AE has low crime rates — 27 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
Thorpe Hall Primary School
Whitefield Schools
Frederick Bremer School
The Woodside Primary Academy
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Churchfields Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Wlliam Webb Supermarket1.0 km
- Woodford Service Station0.7 km
- Woody Food & Wine0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema0.9 km
- Le Mahzen Chocolatier1.0 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lokkum of Woodford0.7 km
- The George Public House0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- BGR Woodford0.9 km
- Dynasty Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Elmo’s1.0 km
- Grill Hustle Ltd0.9 km
- Jam Shack1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chicken Cottage0.9 km
- Jamuna Indian1.0 km
- Oriental Chef1.0 km
- Sushi Daily0.9 km
- Treat Hut0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street1.1 km
- Highams Park1.8 km
- Walthamstow Central2.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E174AE · Data under Open Government Licence