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.
COURTENAY ROAD, E17 6LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTENAY ROAD, E17 6LY.
286
37
£ 55,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
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
69 nearby- ASM Supermarket0.5 km
- Cavendish Pharmacy0.7 km
- Forest Express0.8 km
- Acar Supermarket0.7 km
- Ambrosia Supermarket0.9 km
- + 64 more
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, 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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E176LY · Data under Open Government Licence