E17 8HT is a safe, established residential area on Blyth Road, 0.2km from Lea Bridge Gardens in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Lea Bridge ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
Day-to-day life in E17 8HT has the character of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £421k, down 6.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 8HT are sourced from Output Area E00022243 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLYTH ROAD, E17 8HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLYTH ROAD, E17 8HT.
344
35
£ 55,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 8HT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates E17 8HT — age 35, 46% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £421k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 8HT. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 370,000
11 sales · Mean £ 357,981
Terraced
£ 352,500
2 sales · Mean £ 352,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 8HT is moderate at 52 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
Sybourn Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Kelmscott School
Barn Croft Primary School
Lammas School and Sixth Form
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Low Hall Nursery School
South Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- The Yards Studio & Gallery0.8 km
- E Cafe0.6 km
- Kulan Restaurant0.4 km
- Kumba Curry & Grill0.6 km
- Pavilion Bakery0.7 km
- + 31 more
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- M Haji0.5 km
- Markhouse Food & Wine0.7 km
- Nadeem Halal Meat & Grocery0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Ezgi Supermarket0.9 km
- + 42 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow1.0 km
- The Commongate Hotel0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Atlantic Fish Bar0.6 km
- China Express0.7 km
- Khan G Kababish0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Nu'ice-ology0.9 km
- Hare and Hounds0.2 km
- Yapalak FC0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- St James Street1.1 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road1.2 km
- Walthamstow Central1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E178HT · Data under Open Government Licence