Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

LYNE CRESCENT, E17 5HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNE CRESCENT, E17 5HZ.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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.

home £653,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British45.7%
Asian / British Asian21.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.4%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences112
Anti-social behaviour89
Vehicle crime35
Other theft26
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils0.1 km
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Walthamstow Primary Academy

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Walthamstow Academy

Good1096 pupils0.3 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.5 km
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Lime Academy Hornbeam

Good276 pupils0.5 km
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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.5 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.8 km
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Chapel End Junior Academy

Good289 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
hotel

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