Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 5PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 5PZ.

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Population

418

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

E17 5PZ has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 5PZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 5PZ is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 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 5PZ are sourced from Output Area E00022137 (shared with 5 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 5PZ. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.6%
Asian / British Asian26.9%
Black / African / Caribbean17.1%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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 5PZ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour37
Other theft21
Vehicle crime16
Burglary12

school Local Schools

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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Outstanding610 pupils0.3 km
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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.5 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.7 km
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Lime Academy Hornbeam

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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Harris Primary Academy Coleraine Park

Outstanding446 pupils1.1 km
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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils1.1 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils1.2 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Seasoned Venues LTD0.8 km
  • Waterside Cafe0.6 km
  • Barney's Pie & Mash0.6 km
  • Hilly Cafe0.5 km
  • Rose Hill Cafe0.6 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Olive Branch0.6 km
  • Billet Fish Bar1.0 km
  • La Villa Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Khushboo0.7 km
  • Food Express0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Higham Wine Store0.6 km
  • Co Operative Food0.8 km
  • Jug & Bottle0.5 km
  • Krishna News0.9 km
  • Lunico Ltd0.6 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Big Penny Social0.6 km
  • The Black Horse0.9 km
  • Signature Brew Ltd0.6 km
  • The Bank And Number 90.4 km
  • Tavern on the Hill0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northumberland Park1.0 km
  • Blackhorse Road1.1 km
  • Tottenham Hale1.5 km