Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

RICHMOND VILLAS, E17 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHMOND VILLAS, E17 5AN.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

405

cake
Avg Age

32

payments
Avg Income

£ 54,100 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: E17 5AN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
4/10
favoriteHealth
9/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
9/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
directions_transitTransit
3/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
psychology

Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E17 5AN — 68% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

home £405,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 5AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richmond Villas, 0.4km from Chapel End in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chapel End ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 68% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £405k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00021841 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5AN. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.5%
Asian / British Asian31.8%
Black / African / Caribbean20.4%
Other / Mixed15.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

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

Crime around E17 5AN is moderate at 56 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 behaviour91
Violence and sexual offences77
Vehicle crime44
Drugs30
Other theft26

school Local Schools

P

Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre

Good324 pupils0.1 km
P

Chapel End Junior Academy

Good289 pupils0.2 km
S

South Chingford Foundation School

Good506 pupils0.5 km
P

Walthamstow Primary Academy

Good187 pupils0.6 km
S

Walthamstow Academy

Good1096 pupils0.6 km
P

Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils0.7 km
P

The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.8 km
P

Selwyn Primary School

Outstanding686 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Role2play0.9 km
  • Baggio Burger Restaurant1.0 km
  • Darlings0.9 km
  • Wynwood Art District0.9 km
  • Bannatyne's Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • + 19 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Best Supermarket0.7 km
  • MacGregor's Chemist1.0 km
  • Veg Hut0.9 km
  • Local Express0.6 km
  • Kenilworth Arms Off Licence0.7 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Original Chicken Express0.7 km
  • Better Coffee Corner0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.6 km
  • AFC0.1 km
  • Billet Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.6 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrison's Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.1 km
  • The Bar/Cafe0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park1.5 km
  • Wood Street1.7 km
  • Walthamstow1.8 km