Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

BEACONTREE AVENUE, E17 4BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACONTREE AVENUE, E17 4BU.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 57,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 4BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

E17 4BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £734k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £734k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.

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

E17 4BU is a safe, established residential area on Beacontree Avenue, 0.4km from Walthamstow Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Upper Walthamstow ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in E17, E17 4BU offers 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £734k, down 6.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00022022 (shared with 4 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 4BU. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.4%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 615,000

6 sales · Mean £ 630,000

Terraced

£ 584,000

6 sales · Mean £ 613,000

Detached

£ 740,000

3 sales · Mean £ 776,666

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

E17 4BU has low crime rates — 35 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 offences29
Anti-social behaviour24
Vehicle crime22
Drugs19
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Thorpe Hall Primary School

Good397 pupils0.3 km
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Whitefield Schools

Outstanding367 pupils0.5 km
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Frederick Bremer School

Good880 pupils0.6 km
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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils1.0 km
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Joseph Clarke School

Good104 pupils1.1 km
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Oakhill Primary School

Outstanding186 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils1.1 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • MyShish0.6 km
  • Artist's Lounge0.9 km
  • Role2play0.7 km
  • La Cafeteria0.9 km
  • WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • S K Express0.9 km
  • Winchester Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Woodford Service Station0.8 km
  • Fulbourne News0.7 km
  • Faizan Halal Meat1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Hiba Taboun1.0 km
  • QFC0.9 km
  • Titanic0.9 km
  • Curry in a Hurry0.9 km
  • Sea Breeze0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lokkum of Woodford0.8 km
  • The Royal Oak0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Epping Forest Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wood Street1.1 km
  • Highams Park1.4 km
  • Walthamstow Central2.2 km