Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 4QE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

252

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 4QE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E17 4QE has a significant social housing presence — 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4QE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Chapel End in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within William Morris ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 4QE 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 88% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 4QE are sourced from Output Area E00022419 (shared with 2 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 4QE. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British33.9%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean36.7%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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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.

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

Crime around E17 4QE 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.

Anti-social behaviour140
Violence and sexual offences116
Vehicle crime51
Other theft42
Drugs40

school Local Schools

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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.4 km
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Chapel End Junior Academy

Good289 pupils0.6 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.7 km
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Walthamstow Academy

Good1096 pupils0.7 km
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Walthamstow Primary Academy

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre

Good324 pupils0.8 km
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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils0.8 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

59 nearby
  • Bilge Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Fulbourne News1.0 km
  • Forest Express1.0 km
  • Aytun Mini Market0.4 km
  • Best @ Less Store0.5 km
  • + 54 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Cafe on 40.7 km
  • Picnic Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • Ruttle & Rowe Coffee Co0.9 km
  • SI5 Spy Missions1.0 km
  • The Galley0.9 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Buns0.8 km
  • Welcome Chinese0.8 km
  • EATaliano Pizzeria0.5 km
  • Hotwings Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Eat Tabaq Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Bell0.4 km
  • Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.6 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.9 km
  • Rose & Crown Public House0.7 km
  • The William Morris Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow1.1 km
  • Walthamstow Central1.2 km
  • Wood Street1.4 km