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E17 3AX

Hoe Street

High Street

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Overview

Postcode E17 3AX is located in a major urban area, within the High Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Market & South Grove area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 331.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.6× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Wingfield Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
332
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a very high crime rate, with approximately 331.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from E17 3AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 3AX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Walthamstow Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.2 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road
0.3 mi

Walthamstow Queen's Road

N/A

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 3AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWingfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Wingfield Park

Area Profile

Population
165
Population density
25,781.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
109.74(+309%)
Violence and sexual offences
82.9(+167%)
Theft from the person
77.4(+725%)
Shoplifting
48.16(+382%)
Other theft
40.94(+258%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
41
24.85%
Other White
39
23.64%
Other
19
11.52%
Caribbean
11
6.67%
Bangladeshi
9
5.45%
Total population: 165

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
55.78%
Level 3 (A level)
19
12.93%
No qualifications
15
10.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
9.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
9.52%
Total 16+ residents: 147

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
34
41.98%
Owns with a mortgage
17
20.99%
Other social rented
12
14.81%
Shared ownership
9
11.11%
Owns outright
4
4.94%
Total households: 81

Property prices in High Street

Median price£510,000
Price per sq ft£719
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£393K – £656K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £719 per square foot) in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£787,000£881
Terraced39£690,000£767
Flats66£425,000£668

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£547,500
2017£411,000£556,000£552,500
2018£401,500£500,000£593,750
2019£429,995£632,500£612,500
2020£430,000£685,000£589,500
2021£391,250£800,000£635,000
2022£410,000£653,000£655,000
2023£465,595£735,000£611,000
2024£410,000£900,000£735,000
2025£440,000£753,750
2026£428,000£787,000£680,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£606£578
2017£646£527£612
2018£632£726£627
2019£659£593£579
2020£632£633£633
2021£637£787£669
2022£658£658£699
2023£660£637£708
2024£644£612£732
2025£653£777
2026£657£881£757
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Street in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Oct 2025Flat 23, The Point, 1, Selborne Road, London, E17 7JPFlatsLeasehold£425,000
20 Mar 2025Flat 12, East Central Apartments, 4, Station Approach, London, E17 9GYFlatsLeasehold£510,000
16 Jun 202620, Stainforth Road, London, E17 9RDTerracedFreehold£1,247,000
01 Aug 202540B, Stainforth Road, London, E17 9RDFlatsLeasehold£425,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 1, 68, St Mary Road, London, E17 9REFlatsLeasehold£472,200

Schools

In the E17 3AX postcode area, located within Walthamstow Market & South Grove, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 3AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryChurch Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWalthamstow School for GirlsCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryEmmanuel Community SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 3AX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa Local244 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3AXWalking directions to Nisa Local
0 miTesco Express5 Selborne Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7LSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0 miGolden Rustic Deli228 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3AYWalking directions to Golden Rustic Deli
0 miCentral Quick Stop270 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9QDWalking directions to Central Quick Stop
0.1 miBuy & Save251-255 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7BHWalking directions to Buy & Save

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E17 3AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Patrick Donegan

High Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Lisa Teresa Bryan

High Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Marcelo Hart-Camus

High Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardHigh StreetE05013891
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walthamstow Market & South GroveE02000911
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 017CE01004397
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3AX

Is E17 3AX (Walthamstow Market & South Grove) safe?

The area around E17 3AX records about 332 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E17 3AX?

The median sale price around E17 3AX in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £510,000 (about £719 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3AX?

There are 20 schools close to E17 3AX, including Church Hill Nursery School (Outstanding), Walthamstow School for Girls (Outstanding) and Emmanuel Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 3AX?

The closest station to E17 3AX is Walthamstow Central in TfL zone 3, about 102 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 3AX?

E17 3AX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,211 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 3AX (Walthamstow Market & South Grove) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 3AX is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Patrick Donegan (Green Party), Lisa Teresa Bryan (Green Party) and Marcelo Hart-Camus (Green Party).