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E17 3BJ

Falmer Road

Hoe Street

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Detailed insights for E17 3BJ

Overview

Postcode E17 3BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Hoe Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Central area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Lloyd Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
49.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Walthamstow Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,853 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Walthamstow Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.4%

Approximately 49.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from E17 3BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walthamstow Central near E17 3BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Walthamstow Central located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3BJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.6 mi

4

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street
0.6 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 3BJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLloyd ParkLargeWalking directions to Lloyd Park

Area Profile

Population
443
Population density
14,318.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
16.17(-40%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.12(-61%)
Vehicle crime
10.39(+11%)
Burglary
8.66(+58%)
Public order
7.51(+11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
32.12%
Pakistani
63
14.35%
African
46
10.48%
Other White
40
9.11%
Caribbean
30
6.83%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
44.86%
No qualifications
64
18.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
12%
Level 3 (A level)
42
12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
6.57%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
61
34.27%
Owns with a mortgage
37
20.79%
Owns outright
32
17.98%
Social rents from council
27
15.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
8.99%
Total households: 178

Property prices in Hoe Street

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £695,000 in Hoe Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £2,170,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoe Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats42£485,750£7,790
Semi-Detached15£846,500£9,076
Terraced43£900,000£8,660

10 year median price trend in Hoe Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoe Street.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3BJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 202552, Falmer Road, London, E17 3BJTerracedFreehold£975,000
13 Mar 2025Flat 2, 57, Falmer Road, London, E17 3BHFlatsLeasehold£550,000
24 Feb 20253, Falmer Road, London, E17 3BHTerracedFreehold£930,000
27 Mar 202513, Hurst Road, London, E17 3BLTerracedFreehold£1,160,000
28 Feb 202531, Hurst Road, London, E17 3BLTerracedFreehold£965,000

Schools

In the E17 3BJ postcode area, located within Walthamstow Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 3BJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEmmanuel Community SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWalthamstow School for GirlsCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 mi16 plusWaltham Forest CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miForest Mini MarketForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4NEWalking directions to Forest Mini Market
0.1 miTesco Express617b Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4NEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miMetro Express26 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PHWalking directions to Metro Express
0.1 miBereket Mini MarketChingford Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4PJWalking directions to Bereket Mini Market
0.2 miOzzy's Wine ShopForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4PPWalking directions to Ozzy's Wine Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,772
Band C£2,025
Band D£2,278
Band E£2,784
Band F£3,290
Band G£3,796
Band H£4,555

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 3BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ahsan Khan

Hoe Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Andrew James Dixon

Hoe Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Miriam Rose Mirwitch

Hoe Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardHoe StreetE05013893
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walthamstow CentralE02000910
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 016BE01004408
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3BJ

Is E17 3BJ (Walthamstow Central) safe?

The area around E17 3BJ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 5 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 3BJ?

The median sale price around E17 3BJ in Walthamstow Central is £695,000 (about £8,430 per square metre) based on 100 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3BJ?

There are 20 schools close to E17 3BJ, including Emmanuel Community School (Good), Walthamstow School for Girls (Outstanding) and Waltham Forest College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 3BJ?

The closest station to E17 3BJ is Walthamstow Central in TfL zone 3, about 742 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 3BJ?

E17 3BJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,853 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.