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.
LANCASTER ROAD, E17 6AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, E17 6AH.
338
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£ 55,200 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Whittingham Primary Academy
Lime Academy Hornbeam
The Winns Primary School
Roger Ascham Primary School
Willowfield School
Stoneydown Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road1.0 km
- Northumberland Park1.3 km
- St James Street1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E176AH · Data under Open Government Licence