Is E17 6RB a safe place to live?

Crime rates in E17 6RB are higher than average, at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in E17 6RB?

The average property price in E17 6RB is currently around £327k.

What is the population of E17 6RB?

The population for the E17 6RB area is approximately 422 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

GILLARDS MEWS, E17 6RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLARDS MEWS, E17 6RB.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /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 6RB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10

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2/10

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9/10

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6/10

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10/10

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7/10

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5/10

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1/10

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3/10

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Area Character

E17 6RB has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 4.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 6RB is an up-and-coming urban area on Gillards Mews, 0.5km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E17 6RB offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — major retail centres of national and regional significance. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 120 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £327k, up 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 6RB are sourced from Output Area E00185783 (shared with 22 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 6RB. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British44.7%

Asian / British Asian22.8%

Black / African / Caribbean15.1%

Other / Mixed17.4%

Economic Activity

63%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 5%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 322,500

4 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

Crime around E17 6RB is above average at 120 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 behaviour405

Violence and sexual offences324

Theft from the person223

Shoplifting138

Other theft124

school Local Schools

Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.5 km

Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.5 km

Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.6 km

Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.6 km

Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.7 km

Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.7 km

South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.9 km

Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

122 nearby

Moonlight Food Store0.9 km
ASM Supermarket1.0 km
Cavendish Pharmacy0.8 km
Forest Express0.7 km
Gold Star0.3 km
+ 117 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

139 nearby

BigTs0.9 km
Delight Kitchen0.9 km
Smoojies0.5 km
Thainese Restaurant0.7 km
Deeney's Cafe0.7 km
+ 134 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby

The Lord Palmerston0.7 km
Frankies0.4 km
Rose & Crown Public House0.3 km
Georgios Sports Bar0.9 km
Mother’s Ruin1.0 km
+ 12 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby

E17 Kebabish0.6 km
Favorite N Tasty0.7 km
Five Star Fish Bar0.7 km
Fuji Sushi & Thai0.4 km
Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.9 km
+ 65 more

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Supermarkets

10 nearby

Asda Supermarket0.2 km
Tesco0.7 km
Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.2 km
Lidl UK0.1 km
Tesco0.9 km
+ 5 more