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.
PENRHYN CRESCENT, E17 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENRHYN CRESCENT, E17 5BH.
532
36
£ 58,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chapel End Junior Academy
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Roger Ascham Primary School
The Winns Primary School
South Chingford Foundation School
Frederick Bremer School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bell0.9 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.1 km
- The Bar/Cafe0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.7 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E175BH · Data under Open Government Licence