E17 6DF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 6DF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% 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 6DF are sourced from Output Area E00022151 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 6DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 6DF.
304
39
£ 55,200 /yr
42%
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
E17 6DF has a significant social housing presence — 72% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 6DF. The average age is 39.3. 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 6DF 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
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Stoneydown Park School
Willowfield School
Whittingham Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
The Winns Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bank And Number 90.3 km
- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.5 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.5 km
- Big Penny Social0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Caribbean Eatery0.5 km
- Chefzi0.3 km
- Auld Hag at Exhale0.5 km
- Barney's Pie & Mash0.9 km
- Hilly Cafe0.5 km
- + 29 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Akshar Pharmacies1.0 km
- Higham Wine Store0.3 km
- Nourished Communities0.6 km
- ASM Supermarket0.4 km
- Cavendish Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Billet Fish Bar1.0 km
- La Villa Pizzeria0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- E17 Kebabish0.7 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.5 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.7 km
- St James Street1.3 km
- Walthamstow1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E176DF · Data under Open Government Licence