E17 4SB is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
Day-to-day life in E17 4SB has the character of 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 4SB are sourced from Output Area E00022177 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 4SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 4SB.
348
40
£ 56,000 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 4SB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 55% owner-occupation and average age 40, E17 4SB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 4SB. The average age is 39.9. 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 4SB is moderate at 74 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
Greenleaf Primary School
Emmanuel Community School
Church Hill Nursery School
Walthamstow School for Girls
The Winns Primary School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Mission Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
110 nearby- Cafe on 20.7 km
- Deeney's Cafe0.3 km
- La Cafeteria1.0 km
- WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.9 km
- Smoojies0.9 km
- + 105 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Tropical Spice0.8 km
- Coffee Station0.7 km
- Phoenix Peri Peri0.1 km
- Quattro Stagioni0.3 km
- Subway0.5 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.3 km
- Arbat0.3 km
- Britannia Pharmacy1.0 km
- Central Quick Stop0.7 km
- Eclipse Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 101 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Frankies0.7 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.2 km
- The Bell0.3 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central0.6 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E174SB · Data under Open Government Licence