E17 9DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lea Bridge Road, 0.2km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Wood Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 9DS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 65% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £227k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 9DS are sourced from Output Area E00022486 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEA BRIDGE ROAD, E17 9DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEA BRIDGE ROAD, E17 9DS.
499
31
£ 62,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 47% of tenure in E17 9DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9DS. The average age is 30.8. 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
£ 322,222
14 sales · Mean £ 277,124
Terraced
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 9DS is moderate at 57 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
Henry Maynard Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Barclay Primary School
Belmont Park School
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Leytonstone School
Church Hill Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
71 nearby- Celebrity Chef0.9 km
- Mobeen0.9 km
- Al Farooq Kebabish0.6 km
- Cafe Refresh1.0 km
- Cornerstone Church Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 66 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Spice Hut1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- Top Favourite0.6 km
- CPB (Chicken and Pizza Bite)1.0 km
- + 22 more
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- M&S Simply Foods0.5 km
- Wood Street Food & Wine0.5 km
- Hornbeam Centre1.0 km
- Jia Jia Le1.0 km
- La Doi Pasi0.9 km
- + 65 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The 800 Club0.3 km
- Wild Card Brewery0.5 km
- Luke’s Cider Tap0.9 km
- The Dukes Head0.9 km
- The Flower Pot0.9 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.3 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street0.7 km
- Walthamstow Central1.2 km
- Leyton Midland Road1.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E179DS · Data under Open Government Licence