E17 4LY is a safe, established residential area on Brookscroft Road, 0.2km from Chapel End in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chapel End ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 4LY are sourced from Output Area E00021848 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKSCROFT ROAD, E17 4LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSCROFT ROAD, E17 4LY.
349
36
£ 58,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 4LY 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
58% of E17 4LY's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 4LY. The average age is 36.2. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 287,500
1 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 4LY has low crime rates — 49 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
Chapel End Junior Academy
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Frederick Bremer School
Whitefield Schools
Thorpe Hall Primary School
South Chingford Foundation School
The Winns Primary School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Brown Sugar and Spice Caribbean Joint0.8 km
- Buhler & Co0.7 km
- Casa 051.0 km
- Island Spot Cuisine0.7 km
- Lulyana Cafe0.8 km
- + 38 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Five Star Fish Bar0.9 km
- Original Chicken Express0.5 km
- Hiba Taboun1.0 km
- Frey Restaurant0.9 km
- Morleys0.9 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Best Supermarket0.6 km
- Harvest Wine Store0.8 km
- S K Express0.2 km
- Sugaholics Shop0.8 km
- Winchester Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The William Morris Bar0.7 km
- The Bell0.8 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.3 km
- The Bar/Cafe0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street1.3 km
- Walthamstow1.6 km
- Highams Park1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E174LY · Data under Open Government Licence