E17 5EN is a safe, established residential area on Carr Road, 0.7km from Chapel End in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within William Morris ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £473k, up 13.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5EN are sourced from Output Area E00022418 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARR ROAD, E17 5EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR ROAD, E17 5EN.
258
34
£ 55,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 5EN 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.
Area Character
With 66% economic activity and an average age of 34, E17 5EN is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. At £473k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 13.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5EN. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 440,375
30 sales · Mean £ 443,625
Terraced
£ 445,000
4 sales · Mean £ 454,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5EN has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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
The Winns Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
Roger Ascham Primary School
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Chapel End Junior Academy
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
58 nearby- Cafe on 40.9 km
- Band of Burgers0.8 km
- Dhaka Tandoori Restaurant0.8 km
- Early Buds Nursery0.7 km
- Jam Shack at The Tavern On The Hill0.9 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Best Foods Supermarket1.0 km
- Jug & Bottle1.0 km
- Aytun Mini Market0.6 km
- Best @ Less Store0.6 km
- Clapton Craft0.5 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Forest Chippy1.0 km
- Food Express0.9 km
- Salim Caterers0.9 km
- EATaliano Pizzeria0.5 km
- Hotwings Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bell0.6 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.7 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.7 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
- Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow1.1 km
- Walthamstow Central1.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E175EN · Data under Open Government Licence