Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

LANCASTER ROAD, E17 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, E17 6AH.

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Population

338

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 6AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10
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10/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

E17 6AH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £732k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £732k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 9.8% year-on-year.

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

E17 6AH is a safe, established residential area on Lancaster Road, 0.2km from Highams 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £732k, up 9.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6AH are sourced from Output Area E00022144 (shared with 3 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 6AH. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.2%
Asian / British Asian14.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 607,500

22 sales · Mean £ 639,656

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E17 6AH has low crime rates — 40 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour64
Vehicle crime38
Other theft29
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Outstanding610 pupils0.3 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.4 km
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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.5 km
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Lime Academy Hornbeam

Good276 pupils0.8 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils1.0 km
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Roger Ascham Primary School

Good440 pupils1.0 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils1.0 km
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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Nourished Communities0.8 km
  • ASM Supermarket0.8 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Forest Express0.9 km
  • KSM Food & Wine0.8 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Waterside Cafe0.9 km
  • Barney's Pie & Mash0.6 km
  • Hilly Cafe0.3 km
  • Armstrong Audio Coffee0.8 km
  • Cafe Express0.7 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Olive Branch0.9 km
  • Billet Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.8 km
  • Favorite N Tasty0.9 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.8 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.8 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.9 km
  • Big Penny Social0.5 km
  • Signature Brew Ltd0.5 km
  • The Bank And Number 90.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road1.0 km
  • Northumberland Park1.3 km
  • St James Street1.6 km