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E17 3DX

The Drive

Hoe Street

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Detailed insights for E17 3DX

Overview

Postcode E17 3DX is located in a major urban area, within the Hoe Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Wood Street area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Central, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Wood Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,283 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Wood Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.1%

Approximately 34.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 3DX.

Flood risk

No risk

Wood Street near E17 3DX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3DX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.5 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
11,030.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
52.66(+96%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.7(+44%)
Drugs
13.47(+117%)
Vehicle crime
13.47(+44%)
Other theft
9.8(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
22.47%
African
72
18.18%
Other White
44
11.11%
Caribbean
34
8.59%
Pakistani
31
7.83%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
30.65%
No qualifications
57
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
12.38%
Total 16+ residents: 323

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
31.11%
Social rents from council
24
17.78%
Other social rented
22
16.3%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.07%
Owns outright
14
10.37%
Total households: 135

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 3DX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3DX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2026Flat 6, Fanshaw House, The Drive, London, E17 3BYFlatsLeasehold£385,000
03 Oct 20258, Seaford Road, London, E17 3BTTerracedFreehold£1,200,000
18 Aug 202512, Seaford Road, London, E17 3BTTerracedFreehold£1,320,000
31 Mar 20251, Seaford Road, London, E17 3BTFlatsLeasehold£525,000
06 Mar 202621A, Hurst Road, London, E17 3BLFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the E17 3DX postcode area, located within Wood Street, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 3DX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEmmanuel Community SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miSecondaryWalthamstow School for GirlsCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miNurseryChurch Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3DX
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 miShernhall Market25-27 Shernhall Street, London, E17 3EYWalking directions to Shernhall Market
0.2 miMetro Express26 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PHWalking directions to Metro Express
0.2 miBereket Mini MarketChingford Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4PJWalking directions to Bereket Mini Market

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 3DX, 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)Wood StreetE02000907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 013AE01004407
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3DX

Is E17 3DX (Wood Street) safe?

The area around E17 3DX records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near E17 3DX?

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

What schools are near E17 3DX?

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

What is the nearest station to E17 3DX?

The closest station to E17 3DX is Walthamstow Central in TfL zone 3, about 722 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 3DX?

E17 3DX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,283 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 3DX (Wood Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 3DX 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).