Postcode E17 3HF 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.
Wood Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Wood Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.3% 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.
The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from E17 3HF.
Wood Street near E17 3HF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Ambering Park | Small | Walking directions to Ambering Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £582,500 (about £745 per square foot) in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £926,000 | £702 |
| Terraced | 38 | £848,470 | £793 |
| Detached | 1 | £567,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 41 | £397,500 | £665 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £395,000 | £926,000 | £805,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | — | £756,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £670 | £702 | £757 |
| 2026 | £678 | — | £817 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3HF.
In the E17 3HF postcode area, located within Wood Street, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 3HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bilge Food and Wine | 795 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JD | Walking directions to Bilge Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Forest Road Supermarket | Forest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 3HR | Walking directions to Forest Road Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Food & Wine | 845 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AT | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 12-20 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Welcome Food Centre | 54-56 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HT | Walking directions to Welcome Food Centre |
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 3HF, 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 3HF records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.
The median sale price around E17 3HF in Wood Street is £582,500 (about £745 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 3HF, including Holy Family Catholic School (Good), Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Waltham Forest College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 3HF is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 595 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 3HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,157 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 3HF 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).
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.