E17 7JR is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.7km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E17 7JR offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, major retail centres of national and regional significance. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 rates are above average at 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 7JR are sourced from Output Area E00185783 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E17 7JR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 7JR.
422
36
£ 54,300 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 7JR represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
55% of E17 7JR's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7JR. The average age is 36.2. 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 7JR is above average at 127 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
Edinburgh Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Church Hill Nursery School
Greenleaf Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Low Hall Nursery School
Emmanuel Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
130 nearby- Moonlight Food Store0.7 km
- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.4 km
- Arbat0.4 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.4 km
- Central Quick Stop0.4 km
- + 125 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Nu'ice-ology0.8 km
- Frankies0.4 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.5 km
- The Bell0.9 km
- The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
140 nearby- BigTs0.8 km
- Delight Kitchen0.7 km
- Hucks1.0 km
- Smoojies0.4 km
- Thainese Restaurant0.6 km
- + 135 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
75 nearby- Coffee Station0.2 km
- Fu Lam1.0 km
- Phoenix Peri Peri0.6 km
- Quattro Stagioni0.8 km
- Subway0.3 km
- + 70 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow0.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central0.3 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E177JR · Data under Open Government Licence