E17 9JY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Eden Road, 0.6km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 9JY is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% 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 £745k.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 9JY are sourced from Output Area E00022164 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EDEN ROAD, E17 9JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDEN ROAD, E17 9JY.
420
34
£ 49,300 /yr
44%
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
With 44% social renting, E17 9JY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9JY. The average age is 33.8. 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
Terraced
£ 680,000
3 sales · Mean £ 708,332
Flat
£ 419,000
1 sales · Mean £ 419,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 9JY is moderate at 52 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
Belmont Park School
Church Hill Nursery School
Walthamstow School for Girls
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Emmanuel Community School
Edinburgh Primary School
Barclay Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
117 nearby- Clapton Craft Depot1.0 km
- Daily Fresh Fruit & Vegetables1.0 km
- Hai La Noi1.0 km
- Sahan Market0.6 km
- Shernhall Street Market0.8 km
- + 112 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- The Lord Raglan0.6 km
- Frankies0.6 km
- Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club1.0 km
- King William IV0.6 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.6 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
130 nearby- AAVO0.9 km
- Arte E Pasta0.6 km
- Bom Pecado0.6 km
- Lambs Cafe0.6 km
- Lotus Bloom Cafe0.8 km
- + 125 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Charcoal Grill1.0 km
- Strawberry Hill1.0 km
- Wraps&Wings/Eggsquisite/Wicked0.8 km
- Coffee Station0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda Supermarket1.0 km
- Lidl UK0.9 km
- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.7 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.4 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Styles London0.7 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.7 km
- Walthamstow0.8 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E179JY · Data under Open Government Licence