E17 5RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlton Road, 0.4km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
The people who live in E17 5RA are typical of members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% 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 £504k, down 10.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5RA are sourced from Output Area E00022138 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, E17 5RA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, E17 5RA.
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33
£ 51,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
47% of E17 5RA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5RA. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 592,500
2 sales · Mean £ 592,500
Terraced
£ 504,000
13 sales · Mean £ 521,173
Flat
£ 365,000
3 sales · Mean £ 366,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5RA 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.
school Local Schools
Whittingham Primary Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Roger Ascham Primary School
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
Walthamstow Primary Academy
The Winns Primary School
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Cavendish Pharmacy1.0 km
- Forest Express1.0 km
- Jug & Bottle0.5 km
- Lunico Ltd1.0 km
- UM Store0.3 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Lord Palmerston1.0 km
- Big Penny Social1.0 km
- The Bank And Number 90.7 km
- Signature Brew Ltd1.0 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Smart Buns0.9 km
- Zero Sushi1.0 km
- Blackhorse Workshop Cafe0.8 km
- Early Buds Nursery0.4 km
- Home Made Community Cafe0.2 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Favorite N Tasty1.0 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.9 km
- Slow Burn0.8 km
- Tennessee Peri Peri Chicken1.0 km
- Food Express0.2 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road1.4 km
- Northumberland Park1.5 km
- Walthamstow1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E175RA · Data under Open Government Licence