E17 5NN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rodney Place, 0.4km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 5NN is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5NN are sourced from Output Area E00022145 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RODNEY PLACE, E17 5NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RODNEY PLACE, E17 5NN.
394
34
£ 51,200 /yr
44%
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 46% of tenure in E17 5NN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5NN. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 440,000
5 sales · Mean £ 434,431
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5NN has low crime rates — 40 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
The Winns Primary School
Whittingham Primary Academy
Roger Ascham Primary School
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Best Foods Supermarket0.9 km
- Forest Wines1.0 km
- Jug & Bottle0.5 km
- La Mariuca1.0 km
- Subra Enterprises1.0 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Blackhorse Workshop Cafe0.8 km
- Early Buds Nursery0.3 km
- Forest Bistro Cafe1.0 km
- Home Made Community Cafe0.4 km
- Jam Shack at The Tavern On The Hill0.3 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Forest Chippy0.9 km
- Food Express0.3 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.8 km
- Five Star Fish Bar0.9 km
- Mikos Gyros Walthamstow1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
- The Bank And Number 90.7 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.3 km
- Big Penny Social1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road1.3 km
- Walthamstow1.5 km
- Walthamstow Central1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E175NN · Data under Open Government Licence