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E17 9AT Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review

High crime rate7.4/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourVehicle CrimeTheft From The Person…and 2 more

Trend -9% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 1.1/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 2/10England
Median sold price£598kE17 sample - 79 sales
Recent change-6.1%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for London
Main ethnic groupAsian
Immediate area44.2%Average for London19.9%
Significant presencewhite other, white british, other any
Immediate area39.4%Average for London57.3%
Main religionMuslim
Immediate area37%Average for London14.1%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area16,866Average for London8,644
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area67.8%Average for London66.3%
Main tenureSocial rented
Immediate area33.3%Average for London22.2%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area68.1%Average for London71.8%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mixed tenure33.3% dominant

Owned33.1%
Private rent31.1%
Social rent33.3%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Holiday and weekly activities nearby 12 matched

The Strings Club 2026 May Half Term Holiday Camp: Walthamstow Minis (Rec-Year 2) 🌞Ages 4-7 · Edinburgh Primary School, 97 Queens Rd · 850 m
Dance
The Strings Club 2026 May Half Term Holiday Camp: Walthamstow Strum Stars 🎸🌞Ages 8-11 · Edinburgh Primary School, 97 Queens Road · 850 m
Dance
Performing Arts Classes – LeytonAges 4.5-16 · Leyton Sports Ground, High Road, London, UK · 1.0 km
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Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks41street disruption
HMO licences1shared housing

About E17 9AT: area rating, property, schools and local change

E17 9AT is a postcode in Markhouse, Waltham Forest, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E17 9AT, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around E17 9AT are schools and education and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for E17 9AT is based on Waltham Forest 020 Census 2021. It covers 11,796 residents, 16,866 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 33% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.

For property prices near E17 9AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £598k from 79 rolling sales, down 6.1% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near E17 9AT can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near E17 9AT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around E17 9AT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 41 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about E17 9AT

Is E17 9AT a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near E17 9AT?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near E17 9AT?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near E17 9AT?

LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for E17 9AT?

LocaleIQ matched E17 9AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in E17 9AT?

The latest median sold price is £598k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around E17 9AT?

LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 41 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.