Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

GLEN ROAD, E17 7QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEN ROAD, E17 7QE.

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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

E17 7QE has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 7QE is an up-and-coming urban area on Glen Road, 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 7QE 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 127 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £716k. 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 7QE 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 7QE. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 590,000

4 sales · Mean £ 614,000

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

Crime around E17 7QE 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.

Anti-social behaviour368
Violence and sexual offences287
Theft from the person207
Shoplifting191
Other theft140

school Local Schools

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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.3 km
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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.4 km
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Mission Grove Primary School

Good809 pupils0.5 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.5 km
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Kelmscott School

Good898 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good412 pupils0.8 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding323 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

130 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket1.0 km
  • Cavendish Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Forest Express0.9 km
  • Gold Star0.8 km
  • Olive & Thyme0.9 km
  • + 125 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

128 nearby
  • Cafe Aroma0.9 km
  • Calabash Kitchen at The Rose and Crown Public House0.7 km
  • Hot Way Pizza0.7 km
  • L’Artisan Cafe0.7 km
  • Smart Buns1.0 km
  • + 123 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

70 nearby
  • E17 Kebabish0.7 km
  • Favorite N Tasty0.9 km
  • Fuji Sushi & Thai0.9 km
  • Mikos Gyros Walthamstow0.9 km
  • Oriental Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 65 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Asda Supermarket0.3 km
  • Lidl UK0.4 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.4 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Commongate Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.1 km
  • Walthamstow0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.1 km
  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.5 km
  • St James Street (London) Rail Station0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km