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E17 3GG

The Drive

Hoe Street

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Detailed insights for E17 3GG

Overview

Postcode E17 3GG 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 Wood Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
67.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Wood Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,920 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Wood Street has an average crime rate, with approximately 71 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.1%

Approximately 67.1% 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 3GG.

Flood risk

No risk

Wood Street near E17 3GG 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3GG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
437
Population density
19,684.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.8(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.55(-50%)
Drugs
11.92(+92%)
Burglary
7.59(+39%)
Other theft
7.59(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
86
19.68%
Other White
74
16.93%
African
67
15.33%
Pakistani
45
10.3%
Other Black
33
7.55%
Total population: 437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
30.75%
No qualifications
85
26.4%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.32%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
52.26%
Other social rented
23
14.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
11.61%
Owns with a mortgage
13
8.39%
Shared ownership
8
5.16%
Total households: 155

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 3GG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3GG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 2026121, Attlee Terrace, London, E17 3EQFlatsLeasehold£385,000
15 Dec 202579, Attlee Terrace, London, E17 3EQFlatsLeasehold£375,000
27 Feb 2026Flat 10, Hancocke House, The Drive, London, E17 3DAFlatsLeasehold£350,000
31 Jul 2025Flat 28, Hallingbury Court, 644, Forest Road, London, E17 3EEFlatsLeasehold£350,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 35, Hallingbury Court, 644, Forest Road, London, E17 3EEFlatsLeasehold£325,000

Schools

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

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

Good

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

Good

0.2 miSecondaryHoly Family Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3GG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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
0.2 miForest Mini MarketForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 4NEWalking directions to Forest Mini Market
0.3 miFood Hall Wood Street90-92 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HXWalking directions to Food Hall Wood Street
0.3 miTesco Express617b Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4NEWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3GG, 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 013BE01004410
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2012-10-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3GG

Is E17 3GG (Wood Street) safe?

The area around E17 3GG records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3GG?

The median sale price around E17 3GG 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 3GG?

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

What is the nearest station to E17 3GG?

The closest station to E17 3GG is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 613 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 3GG?

E17 3GG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,920 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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