Postcode E17 3LU 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 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.
Wood Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Wood Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.4% 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.
The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 149 ft away from E17 3LU.
Wood Street near E17 3LU 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Wood Street | Overground | Walking directions to Wood Street |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bisterne Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Bisterne Avenue Park |
| 0.2 mi | Ambering Park | Small | Walking directions to Ambering Park |
Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £627,500 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 | 35 | £395,000 | £7,200 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £926,000 | £7,556 |
| Terraced | 39 | £805,000 | £8,523 |
10 year median price trend in Wood Street
In the E17 3LU postcode area, located within Wood Street, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Day 1 | 91 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3LL | Walking directions to Day 1 |
| 0.1 mi | Express General Store | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3JX | Walking directions to Express General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Food Hall Wood Street | 90-92 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HX | Walking directions to Food Hall Wood Street |
| 0.1 mi | Second Nature Wholefoods | 78 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HX | Walking directions to Second Nature Wholefoods |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Super Market | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3LX | Walking directions to Mini Super 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 3LU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.