E17 6EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillyfield, 0.2km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
Within the E17 district, this postcode is characterised by a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. 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. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 6EQ are sourced from Output Area E00171721 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLYFIELD, E17 6EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLYFIELD, E17 6EQ.
349
30
£ 55,200 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 6EQ 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
Cultural diversity defines E17 6EQ — 50% 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 6EQ. The average age is 30.0. 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 & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 298,000
15 sales · Mean £ 292,907
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 6EQ has low crime rates — 41 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
Whittingham Primary Academy
Stoneydown Park School
Willowfield School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
The Winns Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Bonners Fish Bar0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- E17 Kebabish0.8 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.6 km
- Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.5 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- ASM Supermarket0.5 km
- Cavendish Pharmacy0.5 km
- Forest Express0.6 km
- Chaudhry Food & Wine0.5 km
- Collins Stores0.6 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.6 km
- Signature Brew Ltd0.5 km
- The Bank And Number 90.2 km
- Big Penny Social0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Armstrong Audio Coffee0.6 km
- Cafe Express0.5 km
- Canteen at Big Creative Education0.5 km
- Deja Brew0.7 km
- Demo Cafe0.5 km
- + 28 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.8 km
- St James Street1.3 km
- Walthamstow1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E176EQ · Data under Open Government Licence