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.
BEACONTREE AVENUE, E17 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACONTREE AVENUE, E17 4BU.
420
38
£ 57,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thorpe Hall Primary School
Whitefield Schools
Frederick Bremer School
The Woodside Primary Academy
Joseph Clarke School
Oakhill Primary School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Lokkum of Woodford0.8 km
- The Royal Oak0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E174BU · Data under Open Government Licence