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.
GLEN ROAD, E17 7QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEN ROAD, E17 7QE.
201
43
£ 54,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Edinburgh Primary School
South Grove Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
Kelmscott School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: E177QE · Data under Open Government Licence