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E17 3HA

Marlowe Road

Wood Street

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Detailed insights for E17 3HA

Overview

Postcode E17 3HA is located in a major urban area, within the Wood Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Wood Street area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
77.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Wood Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,147 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Wood Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

77.4%

Approximately 77.4% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 249 ft away from E17 3HA.

Flood risk

No risk

Wood Street near E17 3HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3HA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 3HA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBisterne Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Bisterne Avenue Park
0.4 miAmbering ParkSmallWalking directions to Ambering Park

Area Profile

Population
141
Population density
7,966.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.69(+70%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.86(+15%)
Shoplifting
12.72(+27%)
Drugs
11.57(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.83(+72%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
31
22.14%
Pakistani
14
10%
Other White
14
10%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
8.57%
Other Black
11
7.86%
Total population: 140

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
24
29.63%
No qualifications
17
20.99%
Level 3 (A level)
13
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
12
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
10
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 81

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
34
64.15%
Other social rented
7
13.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
11.32%
Owns outright
2
3.77%
Owns with a mortgage
2
3.77%
Total households: 53

Property prices in Wood Street

Median price£580,000
Price per sq ft£733
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£420K – £847K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 (about £733 per square foot) in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wood Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£926,000£702
Terraced40£848,470£792
Detached1£567,000£573
Flats44£419,000£633

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wood Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wood Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,500£770,000£650,000
2017£335,000£707,000£627,000
2018£378,500£707,000£605,000
2019£347,500£664,025£605,000
2020£405,000£702,750£696,750
2021£406,000£807,000£700,000
2022£430,000£688,000£770,000
2023£375,000£843,500£770,000
2024£407,000£875,000£730,000
2025£401,250£926,000£805,000
2026£365,000£756,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wood Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wood Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£526£572£593
2017£637£596£622
2018£603£571£606
2019£609£604£610
2020£598£560£664
2021£606£712£688
2022£652£606£749
2023£647£654£742
2024£653£640£725
2025£669£702£757
2026£658£778
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wood Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3HA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 2026Flat 9, Braithwaite House, 6, Troubridge Square, London, E17 3GRFlatsLeasehold£352,500
10 Apr 2026Flat 16, Braithwaite House, 6, Troubridge Square, London, E17 3GRFlatsLeasehold£353,000
01 Oct 2025Flat 21, Braithwaite House, 6, Troubridge Square, London, E17 3GRFlatsLeasehold£450,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 20, Braithwaite House, 6, Troubridge Square, London, E17 3GRFlatsLeasehold£365,000
06 Jan 202658, Vallentin Road, London, E17 3JHTerracedFreehold£720,000

Schools

In the E17 3HA postcode area, located within Wood Street, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 3HA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryHoly Family Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

0.2 miPrimaryThe Woodside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3HA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMini Super MarketWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3LXWalking directions to Mini Super Market
0.1 miShernhall Market25-27 Shernhall Street, London, E17 3EYWalking directions to Shernhall Market
0.1 miWood Street Supermarket173 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3NUWalking directions to Wood Street Supermarket
0.2 miFood Hall Wood Street90-92 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HXWalking directions to Food Hall Wood Street
0.2 miDay 191 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3LLWalking directions to Day 1

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 3HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Charles Sweden

Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephanie Lynne Talbut

Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardWood StreetE05013903
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wood StreetE02000907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 013CE01004464
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3HA

Is E17 3HA (Wood Street) safe?

The area around E17 3HA records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3HA?

The median sale price around E17 3HA in Wood Street is £580,000 (about £733 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3HA?

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

What is the nearest station to E17 3HA?

The closest station to E17 3HA is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 198 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 3HA?

E17 3HA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,147 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 3HA is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Richard Charles Sweden (Labour Party) and Stephanie Lynne Talbut (Labour Party).