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.
E17 9RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E17 9RT.
378
42
£ 46,200 /yr
42%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School
Holy Family Catholic School
Emmanuel Community School
Walthamstow School for Girls
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Church Hill Nursery School
The Woodside Primary Academy
Henry Maynard Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E179RT · Data under Open Government Licence