Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

CARLTON ROAD, E17 5RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, E17 5RA.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 51,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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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.

home £504,600 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British52.9%
Asian / British Asian20.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences125
Anti-social behaviour73
Vehicle crime40
Criminal damage and arson33
Other theft31

school Local Schools

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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.2 km
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Lime Academy Hornbeam

Good276 pupils0.4 km
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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils0.5 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.6 km
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Walthamstow Academy

Good1096 pupils0.6 km
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Walthamstow Primary Academy

Good187 pupils0.6 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.6 km
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Outstanding610 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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