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E17 3NF

Chestnut Avenue North

Upper Walthamstow

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Detailed insights for E17 3NF

Overview

Postcode E17 3NF 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Upper Walthamstow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Upper Walthamstow has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12%

Approximately 12.0% 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 3NF.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Walthamstow near E17 3NF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3NF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 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 3NF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBisterne Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Bisterne Avenue Park

Area Profile

Population
462
Population density
11,262.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.74(+18%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.42(-44%)
Drugs
8.09(+30%)
Public order
4.98(-26%)
Vehicle crime
4.36(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
225
48.28%
Pakistani
57
12.23%
Other White
42
9.01%
Caribbean
30
6.44%
African
22
4.72%
Total population: 466

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
198
54.25%
No qualifications
51
13.97%
Level 3 (A level)
37
10.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
9.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.03%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
41.14%
Owns outright
39
24.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
22.15%
Social rents from council
16
10.13%
Other social rented
3
1.9%
Total households: 158

Property prices in Upper Walthamstow

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Upper Walthamstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £1,435,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Walthamstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats22£379,875£6,000
Semi-Detached15£822,500£8,604
Terraced20£777,500£7,098

10 year median price trend in Upper Walthamstow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Walthamstow.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3NF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202631, Chestnut Avenue North, London, E17 3NFTerracedLeasehold£310,000
17 Jul 2025236, Wood Street, London, E17 3NAFlatsLeasehold£300,000
18 Feb 2026Flat 5, Holmfield House, Chestnut Avenue North, London, E17 3NEFlatsLeasehold£299,000
03 Oct 202521, Roland Road, London, E17 9HNTerracedFreehold£801,000
25 Mar 202529, Roland Road, London, E17 9HNTerracedFreehold£1,080,000

Schools

In the E17 3NF postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 3NF
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 3NF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3NF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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
0.2 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 3NF, 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 015BE01004465
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3NF

Is E17 3NF (Upper Walthamstow) safe?

The area around E17 3NF records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 4 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 3NF?

The median sale price around E17 3NF in Upper Walthamstow is £575,000 (about £6,977 per square metre) based on 57 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3NF?

There are 20 schools close to E17 3NF, 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 3NF?

The closest station to E17 3NF is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 283 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 3NF?

E17 3NF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.