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.
E17 4QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 4QE.
252
34
£ 58,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Winns Primary School
Chapel End Junior Academy
Greenleaf Primary School
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Roger Ascham Primary School
Emmanuel Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow1.1 km
- Walthamstow Central1.2 km
- Wood Street1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E174QE · Data under Open Government Licence