Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

ST JAMES'S STREET, E17 7PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S STREET, E17 7PE.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E17 7PE 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.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E17 7PE — age 34, 36% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 7PE is a mixed residential area on St James'S Street, 1.1km from Lea Bridge Gardens in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E17 7PE offers 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 independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 7PE are sourced from Output Area E00022346 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7PE. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.9%
Asian / British Asian19.8%
Black / African / Caribbean13.3%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 362,580

4 sales · Mean £ 357,790

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E17 7PE is moderate at 76 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.

Anti-social behaviour254
Violence and sexual offences220
Shoplifting107
Theft from the person76
Other theft68

school Local Schools

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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.3 km
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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.4 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.4 km
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Barn Croft Primary School

Good217 pupils0.5 km
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Kelmscott School

Good898 pupils0.6 km
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Coppermill Primary School

Good238 pupils0.6 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding323 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

84 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket0.9 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Moonlight Food Store0.1 km
  • Bella Halal Butchers0.4 km
  • Forest Halal Meat0.4 km
  • + 79 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

66 nearby
  • Canteen at Big Creative Education1.0 km
  • L’Artisan Cafe0.8 km
  • BigTs0.0 km
  • Delight Kitchen0.1 km
  • IYO Sushi/La Pietra Pizzeria/Sushi Station/Salad & Gym Food0.4 km
  • + 61 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Lidl UK0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

45 nearby
  • Dixy Chicken1.0 km
  • E17 Kebabish0.8 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.5 km
  • Gochu Gang0.0 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Nu'ice-ology0.1 km
  • The Coppermill0.5 km
  • Georgios Sports Bar0.1 km
  • The Chequers0.7 km
  • The Untraditional Pub0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Commongate Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • St James Street0.1 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.6 km
  • Blackhorse Road0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St James Street (London) Rail Station0.1 km