E17 9PP is an up-and-coming urban area on Hoe Street, 0.7km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 60% 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 above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 9PP are sourced from Output Area E00022153 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOE STREET, E17 9PP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOE STREET, E17 9PP.
375
35
£ 56,000 /yr
65%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 9PP 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.
Area Character
E17 9PP is a young, economically active community — 65% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 35, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9PP. The average age is 34.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 9PP is above average at 114 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.
school Local Schools
Church Hill Nursery School
Edinburgh Primary School
Walthamstow School for Girls
Emmanuel Community School
South Grove Primary School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Greenleaf Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
159 nearby- Tommy’s Tuck Inn Café1.0 km
- Bromley's Cafe/Deli0.9 km
- Koz Restaurant0.9 km
- Shish Mahal Diners Club1.0 km
- Crust pizza / Donut King0.9 km
- + 154 more
Takeaway Shop
69 nearby- EATaliano Pizzeria0.8 km
- CPB (Chicken and Pizza Bite)0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Grill No 10.7 km
- Coffee Station0.2 km
- + 64 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Asda Supermarket0.4 km
- Lidl UK0.4 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
142 nearby- Arfan Supermarket0.7 km
- Hornbeam Centre0.7 km
- Jia Jia Le0.7 km
- La Doi Pasi0.8 km
- SMA Frozen Food0.9 km
- + 137 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Frankies0.1 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.6 km
- King William IV0.9 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.9 km
- The Nags Head0.6 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.9 km
- The Commongate Hotel1.0 km
- Ibis Styles London0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.2 km
- Walthamstow0.3 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.4 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.2 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E179PP · Data under Open Government Licence