Affluence in E17 5YB
How E17 5YB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- William Morris
- Council
- Waltham Forest
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,656 (2024)
E17 5YBLondon
How well off E17 5YB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the E17 5YB area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is income (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Income1.0
- Children in low-income families1.0
- Older people in low-income households1.0
- Employment2.0
- Barriers to housing and services2.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability3.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment7.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
48.8% of adults in the E17 5YB area are in work, below the England average of 55.7%. 9.3% are retired and 14.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
19.6% of adults in the E17 5YB area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
29% of adults in the E17 5YB area hold a degree or equivalent, below the England average of 33.9%. 27% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around E17 5YB (William Morris) (about 1,656 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.