Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

BILLET ROAD, E17 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILLET ROAD, E17 5DT.

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Population

239

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

72%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 5DT 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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3/10
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2/10
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9/10
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10/10
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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

E17 5DT is a young, economically active community — 72% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 28, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.

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

E17 5DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Billet Road, 0.8km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

For families considering a move, E17 5DT represents a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (61% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00185711 (shared with 3 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 5DT. The average age is 28.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.6%
Asian / British Asian15.5%
Black / African / Caribbean10.5%
Other / Mixed16.4%

Economic Activity

72%Active
FT: 61%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Characterized by young property owners. A vibrant neighborhood where early-career professionals are getting on the housing ladder.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 157,500

1 sales · Mean £ 157,500

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

E17 5DT has low crime rates — 43 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour87
Vehicle crime34
Other theft24
Public order22

school Local Schools

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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils0.1 km
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Walthamstow Primary Academy

Good187 pupils0.2 km
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Walthamstow Academy

Good1096 pupils0.2 km
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Lime Academy Hornbeam

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.5 km
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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.6 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.9 km
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Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre

Good324 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Higham Wine Store0.7 km
  • Best Supermarket0.9 km
  • Kenilworth Arms Off Licence0.9 km
  • Priory News0.6 km
  • Raji Local0.5 km
  • + 25 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Rose Hill Cafe0.7 km
  • Monoux Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Phoenix0.7 km
  • Early Buds Nursery0.7 km
  • Home Made Community Cafe0.7 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • La Villa Pizzeria0.7 km
  • Original Chicken Express0.9 km
  • Khushboo0.9 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • Monoux Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.9 km
  • Tavern on the Hill0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road1.8 km
  • Walthamstow1.8 km
  • Northumberland Park1.8 km