E17 4LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Highams Park in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chapel End ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 4LU are sourced from Output Area E00021852 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 4LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 4LU.
416
35
£ 54,100 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 4LU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
E17 4LU has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 4LU. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 4LU is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
South Chingford Foundation School
Chapel End Junior Academy
Selwyn Primary School
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Thorpe Hall Primary School
Whitefield Schools
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Role2play0.9 km
- Monoux 2 Coffee House0.8 km
- O'Cha Thai0.6 km
- Pizza Point The Original0.9 km
- Coffee Treasure1.0 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Best Supermarket1.0 km
- Ali’s Food & Wine1.0 km
- Jurassic Falls Adventure Golf - Club House0.9 km
- S K Express0.6 km
- Winchester Food & Wine0.6 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Original Chicken Express1.0 km
- Monoux Fish Bar0.4 km
- Paya1.0 km
- Sushi Glamour0.6 km
- AFC0.4 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Vino Tap1.0 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.4 km
- The Bar/Cafe0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrison's Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park1.2 km
- Wood Street1.8 km
- Walthamstow2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E174LU · Data under Open Government Licence