Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 4HP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 4HP.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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4/10
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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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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in E17 4HP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

E17 4HP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Highams Park in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chapel End ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 4HP is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 4HP are sourced from Output Area E00021853 (shared with 7 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 4HP. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British35.9%
Asian / British Asian21.2%
Black / African / Caribbean27.9%
Other / Mixed15.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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

E17 4HP has low crime rates — 36 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 offences82
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime32
Other theft18
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre

Good324 pupils0.4 km
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Chapel End Junior Academy

Good289 pupils0.5 km
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South Chingford Foundation School

Good506 pupils0.5 km
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Selwyn Primary School

Outstanding686 pupils0.6 km
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Thorpe Hall Primary School

Good397 pupils0.6 km
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Whitefield Schools

Outstanding367 pupils0.8 km
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Frederick Bremer School

Good880 pupils0.8 km
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Joseph Clarke School

Good104 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Role2play0.8 km
  • Halex Vinoteca0.9 km
  • O'Cha Thai0.8 km
  • Coco Cafe0.9 km
  • Coffee Treasure0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Ali’s Food & Wine0.8 km
  • S K Express0.5 km
  • Vinoramica Ltd0.9 km
  • Winchester Food & Wine0.4 km
  • Chapel End Store0.6 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Vino Tap0.8 km
  • Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.6 km
  • The Bar/Cafe0.1 km
  • The County Arms0.9 km
  • The Royal Oak0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Greek On Broadway0.9 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Monoux Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Gourmet House0.9 km
  • Highland Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrison's Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park1.0 km
  • Wood Street1.6 km
  • Walthamstow2.1 km