E17 6TG is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Canal Walk, 0.7km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E17 6TG offers a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (82% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £482k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 6TG are sourced from Output Area E00185747 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANAL WALK, E17 6TG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANAL WALK, E17 6TG.
148
32
£ 55,200 /yr
91%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 6TG 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
E17 6TG is a young, economically active community — 91% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 32, signalling strong graduate retention. Moderate crime is typical for a high-footfall, professionally active street.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 6TG. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 482,500
2 sales · Mean £ 482,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 6TG is moderate at 79 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
41 nearby- Auld Hag at Exhale0.3 km
- Le Fraisier0.9 km
- Lituanica0.9 km
- LPD Walthamstow/Dessert Slut1.0 km
- St James's Kitchen1.0 km
- + 36 more
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- Costless Food & Wine1.0 km
- International Supermarket0.9 km
- The Co Operative Food1.0 km
- Londis at Highams Lodge (MFG)0.4 km
- Premier at Rainbow Service Station (BP)0.9 km
- + 47 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Fu Lam0.4 km
- Chow & Cha0.9 km
- K Lebanese Griller1.0 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- E17 Kebabish0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Signature Brew Ltd0.3 km
- Ferry Boat Inn/Chik Box/K-Town Chicken/Locked and Loaded0.8 km
- The Black Horse0.2 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
- The Coppermill0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.3 km
- St James Street1.1 km
- Tottenham Hale1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.2 km
- Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E176TG · Data under Open Government Licence