Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

FOUNDRY MEWS, E17 4FT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY MEWS, E17 4FT.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in E17 4FT — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £613,333 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 4FT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Foundry Mews, 0.7km from Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Upper Walthamstow ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 4FT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £613k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 4FT are sourced from Output Area E00022459 (shared with 8 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 4FT. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.8%
Asian / British Asian28.6%
Black / African / Caribbean16.0%
Other / Mixed16.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 710,000

2 sales · Mean £ 710,000

Flat

£ 145,500

5 sales · Mean £ 189,100

Terraced

£ 276,000

1 sales · Mean £ 276,000

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

Crime around E17 4FT is moderate at 55 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 offences177
Anti-social behaviour107
Vehicle crime76
Other theft64
Drugs54

school Local Schools

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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.2 km
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Frederick Bremer School

Good880 pupils0.3 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.4 km
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Whitefield Schools

Outstanding367 pupils0.4 km
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Thorpe Hall Primary School

Good397 pupils0.7 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.9 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Bilge Food & Wine0.3 km
  • Clapton Craft Depot0.5 km
  • Daily Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.5 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Fulbourne News0.7 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Luke’s Cider Tap0.4 km
  • The Dukes Head0.4 km
  • The Flower Pot0.4 km
  • Walthamstow Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Wild Card Brewery0.9 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • AAVO0.7 km
  • Arte E Pasta0.9 km
  • Cafe on 40.4 km
  • Caffe Delight0.1 km
  • Chocolatine Bakery0.4 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Buns0.3 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • Dixy Original Chicken & Pizza0.1 km
  • Mini Hiba0.2 km
  • Strawberry Hill0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wood Street0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central1.5 km
  • Walthamstow1.5 km