E17 5ER 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £391k, up 7.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5ER are sourced from Output Area E00022418 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARR ROAD, E17 5ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR ROAD, E17 5ER.
258
34
£ 55,300 /yr
66%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 5ER 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
E17 5ER is a young, economically active community — 66% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 34, signalling strong graduate retention. At £391k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5ER. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 385,000
9 sales · Mean £ 417,088
Flat
£ 377,500
38 sales · Mean £ 382,684
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5ER has low crime rates — 34 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 Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Chapel End Junior 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 Nursery0.6 km
- Home Made Community Cafe1.0 km
- + 53 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Best Foods Supermarket1.0 km
- Jug & Bottle0.9 km
- Aytun Mini Market0.6 km
- Best @ Less Store0.6 km
- Clapton Craft0.6 km
- + 60 more
Takeaway Shop
31 nearby- Forest Chippy1.0 km
- Food Express0.9 km
- Salim Caterers0.9 km
- EATaliano Pizzeria0.6 km
- Hotwings Fried Chicken0.8 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bell0.6 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.8 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
- Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute0.6 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.9 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: E175ER · Data under Open Government Licence