E17 7AU is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Tenby Road, 1.2km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 7AU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £380k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 7AU are sourced from Output Area E00022086 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENBY ROAD, E17 7AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENBY ROAD, E17 7AU.
485
31
£ 55,200 /yr
46%
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
Social renting makes up 45% of tenure in E17 7AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7AU. The average age is 31.1. 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
£ 342,500
4 sales · Mean £ 321,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 7AU is moderate at 61 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stoneydown Park School
Mission Grove Primary School
Willowfield School
Low Hall Nursery School
South Grove Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Costless Food & Wine0.3 km
- Gospodina1.0 km
- Gratka0.8 km
- International Supermarket0.3 km
- Millennium Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 77 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- First Stop Cafe0.8 km
- Le Fraisier0.7 km
- Lituanica0.3 km
- LPD Walthamstow/Dessert Slut0.3 km
- Market Cafe0.8 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Fu Lam0.6 km
- Forest Chippy0.6 km
- Cakes & Bakes0.5 km
- Chopstix1.0 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Georgios Sports Bar0.3 km
- The Chequers0.8 km
- The Untraditional Pub0.4 km
- Nu'ice-ology0.5 km
- The Coppermill0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James Street0.4 km
- Blackhorse Road0.5 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St James Street (London) Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E177AU · Data under Open Government Licence