Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

EDWARD ROAD, E17 6LU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD ROAD, E17 6LU.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 6LU 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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8/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E17 6LU spans multiple life stages — average age 34, moderate ownership and renting. £382k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 24.7% year-on-year.

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

E17 6LU is a safe, established residential area on Edward Road, 1.3km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, up 24.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6LU are sourced from Output Area E00022090 (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 6LU. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.7%
Asian / British Asian17.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 362,500

41 sales · Mean £ 372,774

Terraced

£ 396,500

10 sales · Mean £ 412,100

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

Crime around E17 6LU is moderate at 50 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour151
Violence and sexual offences109
Other theft33
Vehicle crime29
Theft from the person28

school Local Schools

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Coppermill Primary School

Good238 pupils0.0 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils0.4 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.4 km
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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.5 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.6 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.8 km
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Barn Croft Primary School

Good217 pupils0.8 km
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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket0.7 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Forest Express1.0 km
  • Chaudhry Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Collins Stores0.9 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.7 km
  • Signature Brew Ltd1.0 km
  • Nu'ice-ology0.6 km
  • The Coppermill0.3 km
  • Georgios Sports Bar0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Armstrong Audio Coffee0.6 km
  • Cafe Express0.7 km
  • Canteen at Big Creative Education0.6 km
  • Deja Brew0.5 km
  • Demo Cafe0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • E17 Kebabish0.8 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.7 km
  • UK Asia Grill & Pizza0.7 km
  • Forest Chippy0.7 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Commongate Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road0.4 km
  • St James Street0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.5 km
  • St James Street (London) Rail Station0.5 km