Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

HILLYFIELD, E17 6EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLYFIELD, E17 6EQ.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian16.1%
Black / African / Caribbean22.1%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Anti-social behaviour116
Vehicle crime55
Other theft49
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.1 km
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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Outstanding610 pupils0.5 km
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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.7 km
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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.7 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils0.8 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road0.8 km
  • St James Street1.3 km
  • Walthamstow1.4 km