Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 7PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 7PZ.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 42% social renting, E17 7PZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

E17 7PZ is an up-and-coming urban area located 1.0km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within High Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 7PZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 7PZ are sourced from Output Area E00022351 (shared with 5 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 7PZ. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.5%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean15.7%
Other / Mixed14.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

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

Crime around E17 7PZ is above average at 115 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 behaviour299
Violence and sexual offences256
Theft from the person193
Shoplifting178
Other theft127

school Local Schools

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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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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.4 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.5 km
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Kelmscott School

Good898 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.7 km
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Stoneydown Park School

Good570 pupils0.8 km
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Greenleaf Primary School

Good473 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket0.9 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Forest Express0.8 km
  • Gold Star0.8 km
  • Olive & Thyme0.9 km
  • + 118 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Lord Palmerston0.8 km
  • Frankies0.6 km
  • Rose & Crown Public House0.7 km
  • Walthamstow Trade Hall & Institute0.9 km
  • Georgios Sports Bar0.5 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

117 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.9 km
  • Calabash Kitchen at The Rose and Crown Public House0.7 km
  • Hot Way Pizza0.7 km
  • L’Artisan Cafe0.6 km
  • Smart Buns0.9 km
  • + 112 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.3 km
  • Lidl UK0.4 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

68 nearby
  • E17 Kebabish0.6 km
  • Favorite N Tasty0.8 km
  • Fuji Sushi & Thai0.9 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.9 km
  • Oriental Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 63 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Commongate Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.2 km
  • St James Street0.4 km
  • Walthamstow0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.2 km
  • St James Street (London) Rail Station0.4 km
  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km