E17 7PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Helena Road, 1.0km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Markhouse ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
E17 7PY is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £462k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 7PY are sourced from Output Area E00022345 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HELENA ROAD, E17 7PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HELENA ROAD, E17 7PY.
331
36
£ 54,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 7PY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E17 7PY has a highly multicultural community character — 56% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 7PY. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 390,000
6 sales · Mean £ 393,833
Terraced
£ 435,000
1 sales · Mean £ 435,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 7PY is above average at 94 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
South Grove Primary School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
Kelmscott School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
150 nearby- Moonlight Food Store0.7 km
- Arfan Supermarket0.7 km
- Adil Cash & Carry Ltd1.0 km
- Alytus1.0 km
- Berdan Supermarket1.0 km
- + 145 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Nu'ice-ology0.7 km
- The Spark House0.8 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
- The Castle0.9 km
- The Chequers0.5 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
155 nearby- BigTs0.7 km
- Delight Kitchen0.7 km
- Hucks0.9 km
- Smoojies0.4 km
- Thainese Restaurant0.4 km
- + 150 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.8 km
- The Commongate Hotel0.5 km
- Ibis Styles London0.9 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- American Pizza0.5 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.9 km
- BBQ Xpress1.0 km
- Chicken Spot E170.5 km
- China Express0.5 km
- + 68 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central0.5 km
- Walthamstow0.5 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E177PY · Data under Open Government Licence