E17 5HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lyne Crescent, 0.7km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 5HZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £653k, down 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5HZ are sourced from Output Area E00022136 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LYNE CRESCENT, E17 5HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNE CRESCENT, E17 5HZ.
313
37
£ 51,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in E17 5HZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5HZ. The average age is 37.1. 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
£ 546,750
6 sales · Mean £ 574,188
Semi-Detached
£ 642,000
5 sales · Mean £ 618,280
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5HZ has low crime rates — 37 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
Roger Ascham Primary School
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
The Winns Primary School
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Whittingham Primary Academy
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Chapel End Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Higham Wine Store0.6 km
- Best Supermarket0.9 km
- Forest Supermarket1.0 km
- Kenilworth Arms Off Licence0.9 km
- Priory News0.5 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Rose Hill Cafe0.6 km
- Chefzi0.9 km
- Ginger Woo1.0 km
- Monoux Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Phoenix0.5 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- La Villa Pizzeria0.6 km
- Original Chicken Express0.9 km
- Khushboo0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.8 km
- Monoux Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bank And Number 91.0 km
- Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon0.9 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Express London Chingford0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road1.7 km
- Walthamstow1.7 km
- Northumberland Park1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E175HZ · Data under Open Government Licence