E17 6DW is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within William Morris ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For families considering a move, E17 6DW represents 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 6DW are sourced from Output Area E00022435 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 6DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 6DW.
346
40
£ 55,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 6DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E17 6DW is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 6DW. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 6DW is moderate at 74 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
Willowfield School
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Stoneydown Park School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Coppermill Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Auld Hag at Exhale0.3 km
- Le Fraisier0.8 km
- Lituanica1.0 km
- Yasar's Kitchen0.2 km
- BG Zakuska0.4 km
- + 32 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- Blackhorse Lane Supermarket0.2 km
- Getir UK Limited0.3 km
- Kiri's Food & Wine0.5 km
- Student Roost at Mannequin House0.2 km
- International Supermarket1.0 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Fu Lam0.4 km
- Khushboo0.5 km
- Pizza Dal Maestro0.6 km
- Chow & Cha0.9 km
- Bonners Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Big Penny Social0.2 km
- Ferry Boat Inn/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked and Loaded1.0 km
- The Black Horse0.3 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.7 km
- Tavern on the Hill0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.4 km
- St James Street1.1 km
- Tottenham Hale1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E176DW · Data under Open Government Licence