E17 5PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterhall Close, 0.8km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 5PS is many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £454k. 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 5PS are sourced from Output Area E00022133 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERHALL CLOSE, E17 5PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERHALL CLOSE, E17 5PS.
416
35
£ 51,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 75% of tenure in E17 5PS — 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 5PS. The average age is 35.4. 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
Detached
£ 485,000
1 sales · Mean £ 485,000
Terraced
£ 380,000
5 sales · Mean £ 390,240
Semi-Detached
£ 525,100
1 sales · Mean £ 525,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5PS has low crime rates — 24 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
Whittingham Primary Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Roger Ascham Primary School
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow Primary Academy
The Winns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Seasoned Venues LTD0.8 km
- Waterside Cafe0.9 km
- Barney's Pie & Mash0.4 km
- Hilly Cafe0.6 km
- bloqs Cafe0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Olive Branch0.8 km
- Billet Fish Bar0.7 km
- La Villa Pizzeria0.8 km
- Food Express0.6 km
- Hotwings Fried Chicken0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Higham Wine Store0.8 km
- Jug & Bottle0.9 km
- UM Store0.4 km
- Nimika Best Food & Wine0.7 km
- The Co Operative Food0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tavern on the Hill0.6 km
- The Bank And Number 90.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northumberland Park1.0 km
- Angel Road1.4 km
- Blackhorse Road1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E175PS · Data under Open Government Licence