Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

MELBOURNE ROAD, E17 6LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, E17 6LR.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 6LR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E17 6LR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £740k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £740k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 29.3% year-on-year.

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

E17 6LR is a safe, established residential area on Melbourne Road, 0.7km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k, up 29.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6LR are sourced from Output Area E00022100 (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 6LR. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.0%
Asian / British Asian34.1%
Black / African / Caribbean7.5%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 673,000

11 sales · Mean £ 654,545

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

E17 6LR has low crime rates — 33 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 offences152
Anti-social behaviour124
Vehicle crime55
Other theft39
Criminal damage and arson33

school Local Schools

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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.3 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.4 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.5 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils0.6 km
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Hillyfield Primary Academy

Good1316 pupils0.6 km
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Coppermill Primary School

Good238 pupils0.8 km
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The Winns Primary School

Good610 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

119 nearby
  • Auld Hag at Exhale0.9 km
  • Deeney's Cafe0.9 km
  • L'Hirondelle Kitchen0.8 km
  • Mannoush0.8 km
  • The Library Barista0.8 km
  • + 114 more
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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Akdeniz Supermarket0.9 km
  • Buy & Save Supermarket0.7 km
  • Paapa's Meat/Uncle's G Market0.6 km
  • Baltika Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Daily Pound Market0.5 km
  • + 118 more
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Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Bonners Fish Bar0.4 km
  • CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow0.9 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.9 km
  • Perky Blenders0.8 km
  • What the bubbles 2 teahouse0.6 km
  • + 62 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Chequers0.6 km
  • The Untraditional Pub0.8 km
  • Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
  • Georgios Sports Bar0.7 km
  • Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road0.7 km
  • St James Street0.8 km
  • Walthamstow0.8 km