E17 5NY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within William Morris ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 5NY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 71% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5NY are sourced from Output Area E00022420 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 5NY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 5NY.
379
32
£ 55,300 /yr
40%
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
E17 5NY has a significant social housing presence — 86% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 5NY. The average age is 31.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5NY 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
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Greenleaf Primary School
Roger Ascham Primary School
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Whittingham Primary Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Budget Beer Food & Wine0.7 km
- Esna Food & Wine0.4 km
- Farm Direct0.9 km
- Tayyab Food Store0.8 km
- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.9 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute0.8 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.6 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.9 km
- Big Penny Social1.0 km
- The Bell0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
63 nearby- Ice Cloud0.8 km
- Le Delice in the Park0.7 km
- The Collab: Signature Brew & We Serve Humans1.0 km
- Yard Sale Pizza0.8 km
- Yellow Warbler0.8 km
- + 58 more
Takeaway Shop
36 nearby- Frey Restaurant0.8 km
- Morleys0.8 km
- Pizza Gogo Walthamstow0.7 km
- Wonder Chicken0.9 km
- Flamer's Piri Piri0.8 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow1.1 km
- Blackhorse Road1.2 km
- Walthamstow Central1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E175NY · Data under Open Government Licence