Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

THE HIGHAMS, E17 4EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HIGHAMS, E17 4EN.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E17 4EN — 55% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 37.7% year-on-year.

home £244,997 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 4EN is a safe, established residential area on The Highams, 0.3km from Walthamstow Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hale End & Highams Park South ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

For families considering a move, E17 4EN represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k, up 37.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 4EN are sourced from Output Area E00021855 (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 4EN. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British45.0%
Asian / British Asian34.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed11.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 244,997

6 sales · Mean £ 241,915

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

E17 4EN has low crime rates — 37 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour64
Vehicle crime36
Other theft22
Drugs16

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 pupils0.5 km
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Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre

Good324 pupils0.6 km
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Chapel End Junior Academy

Good289 pupils0.7 km
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Selwyn Primary School

Outstanding686 pupils0.8 km
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South Chingford Foundation School

Good506 pupils0.9 km
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Joseph Clarke School

Good104 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Role2play0.6 km
  • Mallinson Restaurant1.0 km
  • Monoux Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Corner Coffee House0.9 km
  • Indian Dining Club0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • The Butchery1.0 km
  • Meg's News0.9 km
  • Organic.Natural.Vegan0.9 km
  • The Corner Shop0.8 km
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • + 20 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Better Coffee Corner1.0 km
  • AFC0.7 km
  • Curry in a Hurry0.3 km
  • Highams Kebab House0.8 km
  • Morley's Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Stag & Lantern0.9 km
  • The Function Room1.0 km
  • Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.7 km
  • The William Morris Bar0.9 km
  • The Bar/Cafe0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park1.1 km
  • Wood Street1.4 km
  • Walthamstow2.1 km