E17 8PR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tennyson Road, 1.0km from Lea Bridge Gardens in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Markhouse ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 8PR are sourced from Output Area E00022370 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNYSON ROAD, E17 8PR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON ROAD, E17 8PR.
562
31
£ 54,600 /yr
67%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
High employment, young population. E17 8PR combines 67% economic activity with a 31-year average age — the hallmarks of a graduate-retention neighbourhood. At £775k median prices, owner-occupier demand is intensifying as incomes rise.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 8PR. The average age is 31.4. 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
£ 685,000
9 sales · Mean £ 674,555
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 8PR has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
South Grove Primary School
Edinburgh Primary School
Kelmscott School
Low Hall Nursery School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
St Saviour's Church of England Primary School
Barn Croft Primary School
Mission Grove Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
124 nearby- Yogi/Pretoria Stores0.9 km
- Nazar Food Centre0.9 km
- Aida Supermarket0.6 km
- BG Cargo Minimarket0.6 km
- Coppermill Off-Licence0.8 km
- + 119 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Georgios Sports Bar0.6 km
- The Goose0.8 km
- Nu'ice-ology0.5 km
- Hare and Hounds1.0 km
- The Spark House0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
121 nearby- Cafe Rio0.6 km
- Chaiiwala0.7 km
- Desi Cake0.6 km
- EASHAL PAK BIRYANI RESTAURANT0.6 km
- Golden Cake0.6 km
- + 116 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.8 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Aldi Stores Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Farmfoods0.6 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Cakes & Bakes0.6 km
- Chopstix0.7 km
- Roosters Piri Piri0.6 km
- Salim Caterers1.0 km
- Yildirim Bakery0.5 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Styles London0.9 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.8 km
- The Commongate Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.4 km
- St James Street0.5 km
- Walthamstow Central0.8 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E178PR · Data under Open Government Licence