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.
ST JAMES'S STREET, E17 7PE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES'S STREET, E17 7PE.
459
34
£ 54,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Low Hall Nursery School
South Grove Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
Kelmscott School
Coppermill Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E177PE · Data under Open Government Licence