Postcode E17 3GU is located in a major urban area, within the High Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Market & South Grove area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year. The nearest station is St James Street, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneydown Park.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from E17 3GU.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 3GU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St James Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| 0.2 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.5 mi | Coppermill Park and Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coppermill Park and Gardens |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £524,063 (about £718 per square foot) in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £787,000 | £881 |
| Terraced | 40 | £710,000 | £767 |
| Flats | 51 | £425,000 | £672 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £375,000 | — | £547,500 |
| 2017 | £411,000 | £556,000 | £552,500 |
| 2018 | £401,500 | £500,000 | £593,750 |
| 2019 | £429,995 | £632,500 | £612,500 |
| 2020 | £430,000 | £685,000 | £589,500 |
| 2021 | £391,250 | £800,000 | £635,000 |
| 2022 | £410,000 | £653,000 | £655,000 |
| 2023 | £465,595 | £735,000 | £611,000 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £900,000 | £735,000 |
| 2025 | £442,500 | — | £753,750 |
| 2026 | £436,000 | £787,000 | £667,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £606 | — | £578 |
| 2017 | £646 | £527 | £612 |
| 2018 | £632 | £726 | £627 |
| 2019 | £659 | £593 | £579 |
| 2020 | £632 | £633 | £633 |
| 2021 | £637 | £787 | £669 |
| 2022 | £658 | £658 | £699 |
| 2023 | £660 | £637 | £708 |
| 2024 | £644 | £612 | £732 |
| 2025 | £655 | — | £777 |
| 2026 | £659 | £881 | £754 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3GU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | Flat 28, Henley Lodge, 2, Willow Walk, London, E17 7LB | Flats | Leasehold | £349,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | Flat 30, Henley Lodge, 2, Willow Walk, London, E17 7LB | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, Henley Lodge, 2, Willow Walk, London, E17 7LB | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | 141, High Street, London, E17 7DB | Flats | Leasehold | £194,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Storage Unit, Sheila Court, 15, Cranbrook Mews, London, E17 7FA | Other | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the E17 3GU postcode area, located within Walthamstow Market & South Grove, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 3GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Daily Market | High Street, Waltham Forest, E17 7DB | Walking directions to Daily Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 112 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7JY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Rio Market | Courtenay Mews, Waltham Forest, E17 7LD | Walking directions to Rio Market |
| 0.1 mi | Moon Off-Licence | 14 Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6PD | Walking directions to Moon Off-Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Amies Afro Caribbean | High Street, Waltham Forest, E17 6QA | Walking directions to Amies Afro Caribbean |
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 3GU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Patrick Donegan
High Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Lisa Teresa Bryan
High Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Marcelo Hart-Camus
High Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 3GU records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around E17 3GU in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £524,063 (about £718 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 3GU, including Mission Grove Primary School (Good), South Grove Primary School (Outstanding) and Low Hall Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 3GU is St James Street in TfL zone 3, about 329 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 3GU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,024 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 3GU is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Patrick Donegan (Green Party), Lisa Teresa Bryan (Green Party) and Marcelo Hart-Camus (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.