E17 8AB is a mixed residential area on The Crescent, 1.0km from Lea Bridge Gardens in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within St James ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £580k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00022346 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CRESCENT, E17 8AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CRESCENT, E17 8AB.
459
34
£ 54,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 8AB 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
E17 8AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 8AB. 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
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
£ 530,000
13 sales · Mean £ 551,952
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 8AB is moderate at 63 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
Barn Croft Primary School
Kelmscott School
Mission Grove Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Edinburgh Primary School
Coppermill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Early Buds Nursery0.9 km
- Supperclub.Tube0.7 km
- Etles Uyghur Restaurant1.0 km
- First Stop Cafe0.7 km
- Le Fraisier0.8 km
- + 67 more
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- Britannia Pharmacy0.8 km
- Central Quick Stop1.0 km
- Costless Food & Wine0.2 km
- Eclipse Pharmacy0.9 km
- Gospodina0.9 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Frankies1.0 km
- Nu'ice-ology0.1 km
- The Coppermill0.6 km
- Georgios Sports Bar0.2 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda Supermarket0.7 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Farmfoods0.3 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Coffee Station0.9 km
- Herb Life Just Tea1.0 km
- Philly'z Peri Peri1.0 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Gochu Gang0.1 km
- + 41 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Commongate Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James Street0.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.6 km
- Walthamstow0.9 km
Bus Stops
- St James Street (London) Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E178AB · Data under Open Government Licence