E17 7EL is a mixed residential area on Melford Road, 1.1km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For families considering a move, E17 7EL represents members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £700k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 7EL are sourced from Output Area E00022114 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MELFORD ROAD, E17 7EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELFORD ROAD, E17 7EL.
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37
£ 54,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 7EL 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 7EL combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£700k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £700k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7EL. The average age is 36.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 700,500
1 sales · Mean £ 700,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 7EL is moderate at 81 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
Mission Grove Primary School
Stoneydown Park School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Willowfield School
Greenleaf Primary School
Coppermill Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
123 nearby- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.8 km
- Arbat0.8 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.9 km
- Central Quick Stop0.9 km
- Costless Food & Wine0.4 km
- + 118 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Frankies0.9 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
- Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute0.9 km
- Georgios Sports Bar0.4 km
- The Goose0.8 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
120 nearby- Etles Uyghur Restaurant0.9 km
- First Stop Cafe0.4 km
- La Casa0.8 km
- Le Delice0.8 km
- Le Fraisier0.2 km
- + 115 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.5 km
- Lidl UK0.6 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.8 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- Coffee Station0.8 km
- Fu Lam0.5 km
- Phoenix Peri Peri0.9 km
- Quattro Stagioni0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 65 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James Street0.4 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.6 km
- Walthamstow0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St James Street (London) Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E177EL · Data under Open Government Licence