E17 6FF is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 6FF 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. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 6FF are sourced from Output Area E00185691 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 6FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 6FF.
280
32
£ 55,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 6FF 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
E17 6FF has a significant social housing presence — 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 6FF. 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
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 6FF has low crime rates — 45 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
Lime Academy Hornbeam
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Nourished Communities0.7 km
- Akshar Pharmacies1.0 km
- ASM Supermarket0.6 km
- Cavendish Pharmacy0.6 km
- Forest Express0.7 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Barney's Pie & Mash0.7 km
- Hilly Cafe0.4 km
- Armstrong Audio Coffee0.6 km
- Cafe Express0.5 km
- Canteen at Big Creative Education0.6 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Billet Fish Bar0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- E17 Kebabish0.9 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.7 km
- Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.7 km
- Big Penny Social0.4 km
- Signature Brew Ltd0.5 km
- The Bank And Number 90.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.8 km
- St James Street1.4 km
- Northumberland Park1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E176FF · Data under Open Government Licence