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E17 3BZ

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Hoe Street

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Detailed insights for E17 3BZ

Overview

Postcode E17 3BZ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the 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 an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,326 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Walthamstow Central has an average 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 285 ft away from E17 3BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walthamstow Central near E17 3BZ 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 Wood Street located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3BZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street
0.5 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.7 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 3BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 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

Median price£636,500
Price per sq ft£781
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£483K – £914K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £636,500 (about £781 per square foot) in Hoe Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £260,000 up to £2,170,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoe Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced46£960,000£829
Semi-Detached12£863,250£849
Flats52£479,375£716

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoe Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoe Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£328,000£710,000£715,000
2017£372,500£747,500£695,000
2018£408,500£790,000£676,500
2019£385,000£657,770£658,000
2020£447,500£880,000£815,000
2021£416,000£847,500£750,000
2022£399,000£770,000£820,000
2023£450,000£755,000£755,000
2024£402,000£865,000£850,000
2025£460,000£846,500£965,000
2026£480,625£880,000£790,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoe Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoe Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£618£591£683
2017£675£734£691
2018£639£661£683
2019£639£701£654
2020£663£634£741
2021£662£738£687
2022£638£669£774
2023£664£803£815
2024£682£925£721
2025£699£843£774
2026£704£952£840
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoe Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2026Flat 6, Fanshaw House, The Drive, London, E17 3BYFlatsLeasehold£385,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 10, Hancocke House, The Drive, London, E17 3DAFlatsLeasehold£350,000
06 Mar 202621A, Hurst Road, London, E17 3BLFlatsLeasehold£265,000
27 Mar 202513, Hurst Road, London, E17 3BLTerracedFreehold£1,160,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 28, Hallingbury Court, 644, Forest Road, London, E17 3EEFlatsLeasehold£350,000

Schools

In the E17 3BZ postcode area, located within Walthamstow Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 mi16 plusWaltham Forest CollegeFurther education

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St George's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miForest Mini MarketForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4NEWalking directions to Forest Mini Market
0.2 miTesco Express617b Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4NEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBereket Mini MarketChingford Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4PJWalking directions to Bereket Mini Market
0.2 miShernhall Market25-27 Shernhall Street, London, E17 3EYWalking directions to Shernhall Market
0.2 miBilge Food and Wine795 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JDWalking directions to Bilge Food and Wine

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 3BZ, 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 3BZ

Is E17 3BZ (Walthamstow Central) safe?

The area around E17 3BZ 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 3BZ?

The median sale price around E17 3BZ in Walthamstow Central is £636,500 (about £781 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3BZ?

There are 20 schools close to E17 3BZ, including Emmanuel Community School (Good), Waltham Forest College (Good) and Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 3BZ?

The closest station to E17 3BZ is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 760 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 3BZ?

E17 3BZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 3BZ (Walthamstow Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 3BZ is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ahsan Khan (Labour and Co-operative Party), Andrew James Dixon (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Miriam Rose Mirwitch (Labour and Co-operative Party).