Postcode insights

E17 3NE

Chestnut Avenue North

Upper Walthamstow

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Detailed insights for E17 3NE

Overview

Postcode E17 3NE is located in a major urban area, within the Upper Walthamstow ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Walthamstow area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
17.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Upper Walthamstow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Upper Walthamstow has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.3%

Approximately 17.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 3NE.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Walthamstow near E17 3NE 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 3NE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street
0.8 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
1 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
7,148 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.37(+39%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.08(-29%)
Public order
8.49(+26%)
Drugs
6.37(+3%)
Burglary
6.37(+16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
110
27.57%
Other White
107
26.82%
African
43
10.78%
Pakistani
30
7.52%
Other
22
5.51%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
46.46%
No qualifications
56
17.23%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
10.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
8.62%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
49.19%
Owns with a mortgage
43
23.24%
Other social rented
23
12.43%
Owns outright
11
5.95%
Social rents from council
9
4.86%
Total households: 185

Property prices in Upper Walthamstow

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£650
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£444K – £870K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £650 per square foot) in Upper Walthamstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Walthamstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£822,500£799
Terraced19£790,000£650
Flats19£399,000£564

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Walthamstow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Walthamstow.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338,100£502,500£587,500
2017£352,500£609,000£587,500
2018£352,500£585,500£595,000
2019£359,050£640,000£607,500
2020£330,000£677,500£635,000
2021£395,000£694,750£650,000
2022£420,000£766,000£695,000
2023£382,750£747,500£679,000
2024£440,000£715,000£685,750
2025£415,000£632,500£727,000
2026£337,000£800,000£1,000,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Walthamstow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Walthamstow.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£485£525£472
2017£519£525£536
2018£539£506£492
2019£531£485£545
2020£476£516£558
2021£551£561£544
2022£599£615£622
2023£543£614£578
2024£584£647£597
2025£564£653£661
2026£520£817£602
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Walthamstow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Walthamstow in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3NE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 2026Flat 5, Holmfield House, Chestnut Avenue North, London, E17 3NEFlatsLeasehold£299,000
03 Mar 2026219A, Wood Street, London, E17 3NTFlatsLeasehold£375,000
25 Jul 2025245, Wood Street, London, E17 3NTOtherLeasehold£265,000
17 Jul 2025236, Wood Street, London, E17 3NAFlatsLeasehold£300,000
31 Mar 202631, Chestnut Avenue North, London, E17 3NFTerracedLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the E17 3NE postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 3NE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHenry Maynard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Woodside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3NE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSJR Woodstreet Food and WineWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NTWalking directions to SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine
0.1 miSave SpotWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NGWalking directions to Save Spot
0.1 miWood Street Supermarket173 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3NUWalking directions to Wood Street Supermarket
0.2 miMini Super MarketWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3LXWalking directions to Mini Super Market
0.2 miUncle's Mini Market871 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DSWalking directions to Uncle's Mini Market

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,772
Band C£2,025
Band D£2,278
Band E£2,784
Band F£3,290
Band G£3,796
Band H£4,555

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

Local councillors

Caramel Quin

Upper Walthamstow - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Yusuf Patel

Upper Walthamstow - 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
WardUpper WalthamstowE05013900
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper WalthamstowE02000909
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 015DE01004467
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3NE

Is E17 3NE (Upper Walthamstow) safe?

The area around E17 3NE records about 66 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E17 3NE?

The median sale price around E17 3NE in Upper Walthamstow is £595,000 (about £650 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3NE?

There are 19 schools close to E17 3NE, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Henry Maynard Primary School (Good) and The Woodside Primary Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 3NE?

The closest station to E17 3NE is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 229 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 3NE?

E17 3NE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,188 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 3NE (Upper Walthamstow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 3NE is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Caramel Quin (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Yusuf Patel (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.