E17 9NS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orford Road, 0.6km from Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E17 9NS is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 9NS are sourced from Output Area E00022188 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORFORD ROAD, E17 9NS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORFORD ROAD, E17 9NS.
225
51
£ 46,200 /yr
34%
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 64% social renting, E17 9NS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9NS. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 365,000
5 sales · Mean £ 358,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E17 9NS has low crime rates — 48 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
Walthamstow School for Girls
Church Hill Nursery School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Emmanuel Community School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Belmont Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
159 nearby- Shish Mahal Diners Club1.0 km
- Crust pizza / Donut King0.6 km
- Good Day Lounge Made with Love0.7 km
- Hucks0.5 km
- Smoojies0.5 km
- + 154 more
Takeaway Shop
70 nearby- Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Chopstix0.8 km
- Coffee Station0.6 km
- Hiba Taboun0.8 km
- Phoenix Peri Peri0.9 km
- + 65 more
Retailers - Other
131 nearby- Arfan Supermarket0.8 km
- Acasa Magazin Romanesc0.7 km
- Arbat0.7 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.8 km
- Central Quick Stop0.5 km
- + 126 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.6 km
- Asda Supermarket0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.8 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Frankies0.5 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
- Walthamstow Cricket&LawnTennis Club0.8 km
- King William IV1.0 km
- Leyton Snooker Club1.0 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.6 km
- Walthamstow0.7 km
- Wood Street0.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E179NS · Data under Open Government Licence