Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

FOREST ROAD, E17 4BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, E17 4BP.

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Population

405

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 57,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 4BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. E17 4BP's low deprivation rank, 56% ownership, and £492k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

E17 4BP is a safe, established residential area on Forest Road, 0.7km from Walthamstow, Upper in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Upper Walthamstow ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £492k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00022014 (shared with 5 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 4BP. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.1%
Asian / British Asian21.0%
Black / African / Caribbean15.1%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 490,500

4 sales · Mean £ 486,586

Semi-Detached

£ 495,000

1 sales · Mean £ 495,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E17 4BP is moderate at 50 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour84
Vehicle crime48
Drugs40
Other theft38

school Local Schools

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Frederick Bremer School

Good880 pupils0.4 km
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Whitefield Schools

Outstanding367 pupils0.4 km
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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.5 km
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Thorpe Hall Primary School

Good397 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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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils1.1 km
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Chapel End Junior Academy

Good289 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Cafe on 20.8 km
  • La Cafeteria0.5 km
  • WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.5 km
  • Darlings1.0 km
  • Woodies Spice/Woodies Grill/The Sultan/Curry On0.9 km
  • + 33 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • QFC0.4 km
  • Titanic0.4 km
  • Tropical Spice0.6 km
  • Golden Chicken0.6 km
  • Jungle Braai0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • The Butchery0.8 km
  • Wood Street Food & Wine0.9 km
  • EJ Lancaster Ltd0.9 km
  • Bayer Food Centre0.7 km
  • Co Operative Food0.7 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club0.8 km
  • Luke’s Cider Tap0.6 km
  • The Dukes Head0.6 km
  • The Flower Pot0.6 km
  • The William Morris Bar0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wood Street0.6 km
  • Walthamstow Central1.8 km
  • Walthamstow1.8 km