E17 6SY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Collendale Road, 0.6km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E17 6SY offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 28 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 64% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £312k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 6SY are sourced from Output Area E00185802 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLLENDALE ROAD, E17 6SY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLLENDALE ROAD, E17 6SY.
118
28
£ 55,200 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 6SY 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
Cultural diversity defines E17 6SY — 64% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 28 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 6SY. The average age is 27.7. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 312,500
1 sales · Mean £ 312,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 6SY is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Willowfield School
Stoneydown Park School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest
Hillyfield Primary Academy
Coppermill Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Auld Hag at Exhale0.3 km
- Le Fraisier0.8 km
- Lituanica1.0 km
- LPD Walthamstow/Dessert Slut1.0 km
- Yasar's Kitchen0.1 km
- + 34 more
Retailers - Other
51 nearby- International Supermarket1.0 km
- Millennium Food & Wine1.0 km
- The Co Operative Food0.9 km
- Londis at Highams Lodge (MFG)0.3 km
- Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP)0.8 km
- + 46 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Fu Lam0.4 km
- Chow & Cha0.9 km
- Bonners Fish Bar0.7 km
- La Villa Pizzeria0.7 km
- Khushboo0.6 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Signature Brew Ltd0.3 km
- Big Penny Social0.2 km
- Ferry Boat Inn/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked and Loaded0.9 km
- The Black Horse0.3 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.3 km
- St James Street1.1 km
- Tottenham Hale1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.3 km
- Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E176SY · Data under Open Government Licence