Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 6GZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 6GZ.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 6GZ 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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4/10
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3/10
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9/10
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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

E17 6GZ has a highly multicultural community character — 59% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 6GZ is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Highams in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Higham Hill ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6GZ are sourced from Output Area E00185767 (shared with 4 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 6GZ. The average age is 31.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British41.0%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean22.9%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E17 6GZ has low crime rates — 42 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 offences124
Anti-social behaviour93
Other theft50
Vehicle crime50
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest

Outstanding610 pupils0.3 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.4 km
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Whittingham Primary Academy

Good425 pupils0.7 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils0.8 km
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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.8 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.9 km
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Lime Academy Hornbeam

Good276 pupils1.0 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • The Co Operative Food0.5 km
  • Londis at Highams Lodge (MFG)0.1 km
  • Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP)0.8 km
  • ASM Supermarket0.6 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 43 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Le Fraisier1.0 km
  • Yasar's Kitchen0.4 km
  • Armstrong Audio Coffee0.5 km
  • Cafe Express0.4 km
  • Canteen at Big Creative Education0.5 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Fu Lam0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.5 km
  • E17 Kebabish0.9 km
  • Favorite N Tasty0.8 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.6 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
  • The Bank And Number 90.1 km
  • Signature Brew Ltd0.3 km
  • Tavern on the Hill0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road0.7 km
  • St James Street1.4 km
  • Northumberland Park1.4 km