Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E17 9RZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

300

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E17 9RZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates E17 9RZ — age 37, 42% ownership, 33% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

E17 9RZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Tower Hamlet 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 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. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 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 9RZ are sourced from Output Area E00022160 (shared with 11 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 9RZ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.8%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.9%
Other / Mixed11.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around E17 9RZ is moderate at 70 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.

Anti-social behaviour255
Violence and sexual offences237
Theft from the person89
Drugs72
Burglary71

school Local Schools

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Walthamstow School for Girls

Outstanding890 pupils0.0 km
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Church Hill Nursery School

Outstanding103 pupils0.1 km
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Emmanuel Community School

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School

Good387 pupils0.6 km
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Holy Family Catholic School

Good1302 pupils0.6 km
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Henry Maynard Primary School

Good828 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's CofE Primary School

Outstanding536 pupils0.8 km
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The Woodside Primary Academy

Outstanding1230 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

153 nearby
  • Crust pizza / Donut King0.9 km
  • Good Day Lounge Made with Love0.9 km
  • Hucks0.7 km
  • Smoojies0.6 km
  • Thainese Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 148 more
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Takeaway Shop

66 nearby
  • Perfect Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Buns0.8 km
  • Charcoal Grill0.8 km
  • Dixy Original Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • Mini Hiba0.8 km
  • + 61 more
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Retailers - Other

110 nearby
  • Bilge Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Clapton Craft Depot0.8 km
  • Daily Fresh Fruit & Vegetables0.8 km
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Faizan Halal Meat0.8 km
  • + 105 more
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Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Luke’s Cider Tap0.7 km
  • The Dukes Head0.7 km
  • The Flower Pot0.7 km
  • The Lord Raglan0.8 km
  • Frankies0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Asda Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Nisa - Hoe Street Supermarket & Post Office0.4 km
  • Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Walthamstow Central0.5 km
  • Walthamstow0.5 km
  • Wood Street0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central Rail Station0.5 km
  • Walthamstow Central Underground Station0.5 km