Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

COURTENAY ROAD, E17 6LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTENAY ROAD, E17 6LY.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

E17 6LY has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.

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

E17 6LY is a mixed residential area on Courtenay Road, 1.1km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 6LY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k, down 20.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6LY are sourced from Output Area E00022116 (shared with 5 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 6LY. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.3%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean25.5%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 450,000

15 sales · Mean £ 411,333

Terraced

£ 370,250

6 sales · Mean £ 400,833

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

Crime around E17 6LY is moderate at 74 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 behaviour174
Violence and sexual offences165
Shoplifting73
Other theft70
Bicycle theft58

school Local Schools

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Coppermill Primary School

Good238 pupils0.2 km
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Willowfield School

Good895 pupils0.2 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.2 km
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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.3 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.5 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.9 km
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Barn Croft Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket0.5 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Forest Express0.8 km
  • Acar Supermarket0.7 km
  • Ambrosia Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 64 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Black Horse0.6 km
  • The Lord Palmerston0.9 km
  • Big Penny Social0.8 km
  • Signature Brew Ltd0.8 km
  • Nu'ice-ology0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Armstrong Audio Coffee0.5 km
  • Cafe Express0.6 km
  • Canteen at Big Creative Education0.5 km
  • Deja Brew0.4 km
  • Demo Cafe0.5 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

37 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken0.4 km
  • E17 Kebabish0.7 km
  • Favorite N Tasty0.9 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.5 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 32 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blackhorse Road0.3 km
  • St James Street0.6 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.3 km
  • Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.4 km
  • Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.4 km