E17 7ES is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.3km from Higham Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 7ES is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 7ES are sourced from Output Area E00022089 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 7ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 7ES.
392
35
£ 54,300 /yr
48%
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
E17 7ES has a highly multicultural community character — 55% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 35 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7ES. The average age is 34.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 7ES is moderate at 64 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
Mission Grove Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Stoneydown Park School
Coppermill Primary School
Willowfield School
Low Hall Nursery School
South Grove Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
97 nearby- ASM Supermarket0.6 km
- Cavendish Pharmacy0.7 km
- Forest Express0.8 km
- Rukhsana Khan Foundation1.0 km
- Chaudhry Food & Wine0.8 km
- + 92 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Black Horse0.9 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
- Nu'ice-ology0.4 km
- The Coppermill0.5 km
- Georgios Sports Bar0.2 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Armstrong Audio Coffee0.7 km
- Cafe Express0.8 km
- Canteen at Big Creative Education0.7 km
- Deja Brew0.7 km
- Demo Cafe0.8 km
- + 72 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.2 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- E17 Kebabish0.6 km
- Favorite N Tasty0.8 km
- Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.6 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.8 km
- + 45 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James Street0.2 km
- Blackhorse Road0.7 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- St James Street (London) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E177ES · Data under Open Government Licence