E17 6BF is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within William Morris ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
Within the E17 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00022441 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 6BF.
397
36
£ 55,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E17 6BF — 52% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 6BF. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 6BF has low crime rates — 38 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
Greenleaf Primary School
Stoneydown Park School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Willowfield School
The Winns Primary School
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Bank And Number 90.6 km
- Big Penny Social0.7 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.9 km
- Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute0.9 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
115 nearby- Best Supermarket1.0 km
- Abina Supermarket0.8 km
- Acar Supermarket0.4 km
- Admiral1.0 km
- Ambrosia Supermarket0.8 km
- + 110 more
Restaurant, Cafe
100 nearby- Caribbean Eatery0.8 km
- Chefzi0.6 km
- BG Zakuska0.8 km
- Big Ben Cafe0.8 km
- Ginger Woo0.6 km
- + 95 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Chaudhry Kebabish1.0 km
- Khushboo0.3 km
- Pizza Dal Maestro0.1 km
- Forest Chippy0.3 km
- Cakes & Bakes0.8 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Lidl UK1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.8 km
- Walthamstow1.0 km
- St James Street1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E176BF · Data under Open Government Licence