Postcode E17 3FU is located in a major urban area, within the Wood Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Walthamstow area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.
Upper Walthamstow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Walthamstow has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 274 ft away from E17 3FU.
Upper Walthamstow near E17 3FU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Wood Street | Overground | Walking directions to Wood Street |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bisterne Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Bisterne Avenue Park |
| 0.5 mi | Ambering Park | Small | Walking directions to Ambering Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £567,000 | £6,163 |
| Flats | 43 | £397,500 | £7,197 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £926,000 | £7,556 |
| Terraced | 41 | £835,000 | £8,523 |
10 year median price trend in Wood Street
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3FU.
In the E17 3FU postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 3FU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Wood Street Supermarket | 173 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3NU | Walking directions to Wood Street Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Super Market | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3LX | Walking directions to Mini Super Market |
| 0.1 mi | SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NT | Walking directions to SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Save Spot | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NG | Walking directions to Save Spot |
| 0.2 mi | Shernhall Market | Shernhall Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3EY | Walking directions to Shernhall Market |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E17 3FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Charles Sweden
Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Lynne Talbut
Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 3FU records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E17 3FU in Upper Walthamstow is £580,000 (about £8,024 per square metre) based on 89 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 3FU, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Henry Maynard Primary School (Good) and The Woodside Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 3FU is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 182 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 3FU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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.