E17 5RN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakfield Road, 0.2km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% 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. Property: Prices average £555k, down 8.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 5RN are sourced from Output Area E00022149 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKFIELD ROAD, E17 5RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKFIELD ROAD, E17 5RN.
355
38
£ 51,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 5RN represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
E17 5RN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £555k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £555k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 5RN. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 525,000
21 sales · Mean £ 533,505
Flat
£ 416,000
1 sales · Mean £ 416,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 5RN 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.
school Local Schools
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Whittingham Primary Academy
The Winns Primary School
Roger Ascham Primary School
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Walthamstow Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Bank And Number 90.5 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.2 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.7 km
- Signature Brew Ltd0.8 km
- Big Penny Social0.8 km
Retailers - Other
57 nearby- Best Supermarket1.0 km
- 151 For The Road0.9 km
- Best Foods Supermarket0.8 km
- Blackhorse Food & Wine0.9 km
- Co Operative Food0.9 km
- + 52 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Caribbean Eatery0.7 km
- Chefzi0.4 km
- Auld Hag at Exhale0.8 km
- Deeney's Cafe0.9 km
- Blackhorse Workshop Cafe0.6 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Forest Chippy0.8 km
- Food Express0.2 km
- Salim Caterers1.0 km
- Sea Fryer Fish Bar0.9 km
- Fu Lam0.8 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road1.2 km
- Walthamstow1.5 km
- Walthamstow Central1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E175RN · Data under Open Government Licence