Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 9RT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 9RT.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E17 9RT — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 42 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E17 9RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Walthamstow in Waltham Forest. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Hoe Street ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

Within the E17 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E17 9RT are sourced from Output Area E00022182 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E17 9RT. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian16.8%
Black / African / Caribbean14.6%
Other / Mixed14.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E17 9RT is moderate at 66 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.

Violence and sexual offences184
Anti-social behaviour170
Drugs61
Vehicle crime57
Public order51

school Local Schools

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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.4 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.4 km
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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils0.5 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.5 km
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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.5 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

126 nearby
  • Cafe on 20.6 km
  • La Cafeteria0.6 km
  • WFC Branches Homeless Hostel0.6 km
  • Crust pizza / Donut King0.9 km
  • Good Day Lounge Made with Love0.7 km
  • + 121 more
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Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • QFC0.6 km
  • Titanic0.6 km
  • Tropical Spice0.6 km
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • EATaliano Pizzeria0.8 km
  • + 46 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • The 800 Club0.8 km
  • Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.7 km
  • The Castle0.6 km
  • The Queens Arms0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Conservative Club0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.8 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.8 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Abina Supermarket0.9 km
  • Admiral0.9 km
  • Caribbean Food1.0 km
  • East London Halal Meat Ltd0.9 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box0.9 km
  • + 73 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wood Street0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central0.9 km
  • Walthamstow0.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Wood Street Rail Station0.4 km