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.
EDWARD ROAD, E17 6LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDWARD ROAD, E17 6LU.
364
34
£ 55,200 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Coppermill Primary School
Willowfield School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stoneydown Park School
Mission Grove Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
Barn Croft Primary School
South Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E176LU · Data under Open Government Licence