Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

BLYTH ROAD, E17 8HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLYTH ROAD, E17 8HT.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 8HT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British56.5%
Asian / British Asian12.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.6%
Other / Mixed13.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour158
Violence and sexual offences151
Other theft62
Vehicle crime52
Theft from the person41

school Local Schools

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Sybourn Primary School

Good571 pupils0.2 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding323 pupils0.4 km
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Kelmscott School

Good898 pupils0.5 km
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Barn Croft Primary School

Good217 pupils0.6 km
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Lammas School and Sixth Form

Inadequate788 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.7 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.7 km
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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow1.0 km
  • The Commongate Hotel0.7 km
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Nu'ice-ology0.9 km
  • Hare and Hounds0.2 km
  • Yapalak FC0.5 km
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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