Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

PENRHYN CRESCENT, E17 5BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRHYN CRESCENT, E17 5BH.

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Population

532

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 58,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 5BH 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

E17 5BH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £581k, 68% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £581k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 4.9% year-on-year.

home £581,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 5BH is a safe, established residential area on Penrhyn Crescent, 0.3km from Chapel End in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chapel End ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £581k, down 4.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00021861 (shared with 6 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 5BH. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British53.0%
Asian / British Asian24.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.2%
Other / Mixed11.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 555,000

10 sales · Mean £ 548,500

Flat

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

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

E17 5BH has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences87
Anti-social behaviour80
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson27
Drugs26

school Local Schools

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Chapel End Junior Academy

Good289 pupils0.2 km
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Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre

Good324 pupils0.2 km
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Walthamstow Primary Academy

Good187 pupils0.5 km
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Walthamstow Academy

Good1096 pupils0.5 km
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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils0.7 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.7 km
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South Chingford Foundation School

Good506 pupils0.7 km
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Frederick Bremer School

Good880 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Role2play0.9 km
  • Baggio Burger Restaurant0.9 km
  • Darlings0.8 km
  • Enjoy Cafe0.9 km
  • Ranna Indian Takeaway1.0 km
  • + 29 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Best Supermarket0.6 km
  • Aytun Mini Market0.9 km
  • Best @ Less Store0.9 km
  • MacGregor's Chemist0.8 km
  • Metro Express1.0 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Original Chicken Express0.5 km
  • Eat Tabaq Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Better Coffee Corner0.6 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bell0.9 km
  • Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.1 km
  • The Bar/Cafe0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Morrison's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wood Street1.6 km
  • Walthamstow1.6 km
  • Highams Park1.7 km