Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 4QN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

267

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 4QN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

E17 4QN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 31, 24% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

E17 4QN is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.3km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

E17 4QN is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a big city life zone — big city services, with accommodation and food. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 4QN are sourced from Output Area E00185717 (shared with 16 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 4QN. The average age is 30.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.9%
Asian / British Asian15.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed18.4%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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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)

Crime around E17 4QN is above average at 118 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 behaviour449
Violence and sexual offences303
Theft from the person206
Other theft114
Shoplifting107

school Local Schools

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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.4 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.4 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.5 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.5 km
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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.8 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils1.0 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

132 nearby
  • Cafe on 20.9 km
  • Deeney's Cafe0.6 km
  • Brown Sugar and Spice Caribbean Joint0.6 km
  • Buhler & Co0.7 km
  • Cafe Aroma0.3 km
  • + 127 more
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Retailers - Other

115 nearby
  • Waris Food Store0.9 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Forest Express0.8 km
  • Gold Star0.2 km
  • Olive & Thyme0.3 km
  • + 110 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
  • Mother’s Ruin0.9 km
  • The Bell0.6 km
  • Wild Card Brewery0.9 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • E17 Kebabish0.7 km
  • Favorite N Tasty0.8 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Fuji Sushi & Thai0.3 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow0.2 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.3 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
  • Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.3 km