Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

SOMERSET ROAD, E17 8QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET ROAD, E17 8QN.

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Population

377

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 56,000 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 8QN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E17 8QN combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£920k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £920k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 35.1% year-on-year.

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

E17 8QN is a safe, established residential area on Somerset Road, 1.1km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Markhouse ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £920k, down 35.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 8QN are sourced from Output Area E00022364 (shared with 3 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 8QN. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.1%
Asian / British Asian31.0%
Black / African / Caribbean10.1%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 797,500

14 sales · Mean £ 830,428

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E17 8QN has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 behaviour171
Violence and sexual offences165
Other theft62
Theft from the person59
Vehicle crime57

school Local Schools

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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.1 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.3 km
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South Grove Primary School

Outstanding475 pupils0.5 km
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Kelmscott School

Good898 pupils0.6 km
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Low Hall Nursery School

Good62 pupils0.7 km
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St Saviour's Church of England Primary School

Outstanding323 pupils0.8 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.9 km
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Sybourn Primary School

Good571 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

149 nearby
  • Leyton Community Food0.9 km
  • Eagle Wines0.8 km
  • Moonlight Food Store0.9 km
  • Arfan Supermarket0.5 km
  • Akdeniz Supermarket0.7 km
  • + 144 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

151 nearby
  • Bromley's Cafe/Deli0.7 km
  • Heart & Soul0.7 km
  • Koz Restaurant0.7 km
  • Shish Mahal Diners Club0.8 km
  • BigTs0.8 km
  • + 146 more
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Supermarkets

11 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • Nu'ice-ology0.8 km
  • The Goose0.6 km
  • The Village Public House0.8 km
  • The Spark House0.6 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

69 nearby
  • CUPP Bubble Tea Walthamstow0.7 km
  • Pepe's Piri Piri0.7 km
  • Perky Blenders0.7 km
  • What the bubbles 2 teahouse0.7 km
  • World of Spice0.7 km
  • + 64 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London0.7 km
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.6 km
  • The Commongate Hotel0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Queens Road0.4 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.6 km
  • Walthamstow0.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.4 km