E17 6EZ is a safe, established residential area on Hillyfield, 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 6EZ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £300k, down 6.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 6EZ are sourced from Output Area E00185691 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLYFIELD, E17 6EZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLYFIELD, E17 6EZ.
280
32
£ 55,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 6EZ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 66% of tenure in E17 6EZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 6.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 6EZ. The average age is 32.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 245,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 6EZ 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
Whittingham Primary Academy
Stoneydown Park School
Willowfield School
The Winns Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Nourished Communities0.6 km
- Esna Food & Wine0.7 km
- Farm Direct0.4 km
- Renegade Urban Winery - E170.6 km
- Tayyab Food Store0.9 km
- + 54 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Tavern on the Hill0.4 km
- Big Penny Social0.4 km
- Signature Brew Ltd0.5 km
- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Phil's Cuisine0.5 km
- Renegade Winery0.6 km
- We Serve Humans/Smash n Grab at Signature Brew0.5 km
- BG Zakuska0.8 km
- Ginger Woo1.0 km
- + 28 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Flamer's Piri Piri0.9 km
- Forest Kebab0.6 km
- Pasta Evangelists0.6 km
- Khushboo0.2 km
- Pizza Dal Maestro0.6 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.8 km
- St James Street1.4 km
- Walthamstow1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E176EZ · Data under Open Government Licence