E17 7DW is a mixed residential area on Chewton Road, 1.1km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £586k, down 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 7DW are sourced from Output Area E00022083 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEWTON ROAD, E17 7DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEWTON ROAD, E17 7DW.
405
34
£ 55,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 7DW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E17 7DW combines high owner-occupation (55%), strong property values (£586k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £586k. Property prices are trending down 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7DW. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 650,000
4 sales · Mean £ 648,750
Flat
£ 487,500
18 sales · Mean £ 482,616
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 7DW is moderate at 73 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
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stoneydown Park School
Willowfield School
Coppermill Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
South Grove Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- ASM Supermarket0.4 km
- Cavendish Pharmacy0.6 km
- Forest Express0.7 km
- Acar Supermarket0.6 km
- Ambrosia Supermarket0.8 km
- + 85 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Black Horse0.7 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
- Big Penny Social0.8 km
- Signature Brew Ltd0.9 km
- Nu'ice-ology0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Armstrong Audio Coffee0.5 km
- Cafe Express0.6 km
- Canteen at Big Creative Education0.5 km
- Deja Brew0.5 km
- Demo Cafe0.5 km
- + 63 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Lidl UK1.0 km
- Farmfoods0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.4 km
- E17 Kebabish0.6 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.8 km
- Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.4 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.7 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blackhorse Road0.4 km
- St James Street0.5 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St James Street (London) Rail Station0.4 km
- Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.4 km
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.5 km
- Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E177DW · Data under Open Government Licence