E17 9PU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Avenue, 0.6km from Tower Hamlet in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.
For families considering a move, E17 9PU represents 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 91 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, up 44.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E17 9PU are sourced from Output Area E00022162 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST AVENUE, E17 9PU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST AVENUE, E17 9PU.
316
37
£ 56,000 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E17 9PU 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. E17 9PU's 57% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 44.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9PU. The average age is 36.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 330,000
14 sales · Mean £ 330,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E17 9PU is above average at 91 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
Walthamstow School for Girls
Emmanuel Community School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Edinburgh Primary School
Belmont Park School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
150 nearby- Tommy’s Tuck Inn Café1.0 km
- Bromley's Cafe/Deli0.9 km
- Koz Restaurant0.9 km
- Shish Mahal Diners Club0.9 km
- Crust pizza / Donut King0.8 km
- + 145 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- EATaliano Pizzeria0.8 km
- Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
- CPB (Chicken and Pizza Bite)0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Grill No 10.7 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Asda Supermarket0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.5 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Arfan Supermarket0.7 km
- Hornbeam Centre0.7 km
- Jia Jia Le0.7 km
- La Doi Pasi0.7 km
- SMA Frozen Food0.9 km
- + 132 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Frankies0.2 km
- Rose & Crown Public House0.6 km
- King William IV0.9 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.9 km
- The Nags Head0.4 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ibis Styles London1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Walthamstow Central0.3 km
- Walthamstow0.4 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road0.6 km
Bus Stops
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.3 km
- Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E179PU · Data under Open Government Licence