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E17 3NL

Wood Street

Upper Walthamstow

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Detailed insights for E17 3NL

Overview

Postcode E17 3NL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 65.8 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Johnian's.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
48.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

48.3%

Approximately 48.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from E17 3NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Walthamstow near E17 3NL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3NL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street
0.9 mi

4

Snaresbrook

Central

Walking directions to Snaresbrook
0.9 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 3NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miJohnian'sSmallWalking directions to Johnian's

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
12,852.5 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
89
22.59%
Other White
71
18.02%
African
62
15.74%
Pakistani
39
9.9%
Other
36
9.14%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
34.33%
No qualifications
47
17.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
15.67%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.82%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
43.22%
Owns with a mortgage
28
23.73%
Owns outright
16
13.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.56%
Other social rented
6
5.08%
Total households: 118

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 3NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Apr 2026Nita Villa, Forest Rise, London, E17 3NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£500,000
30 Sept 2025Flat 22, Whipps Cross House, 289, Wood Street, London, E17 3NJFlatsLeasehold£345,000
20 May 2025Flat 18, Whipps Cross House, 289, Wood Street, London, E17 3NJFlatsLeasehold£350,000
21 Mar 20255, Berthons Gardens, London, E17 3NHTerracedFreehold£760,000
17 Oct 2025Flat 2, Clock House, Wood Street, London, E17 3NQFlatsLeasehold£295,750

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHenry Maynard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableForest SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 3NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSave SpotWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NGWalking directions to Save Spot
0.1 miUncle's Mini Market871 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DSWalking directions to Uncle's Mini Market
0.2 miSJR Woodstreet Food and WineWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NTWalking directions to SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine
0.3 miSahan Market791-793 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DSWalking directions to Sahan Market
0.3 miWood Street Supermarket173 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3NUWalking directions to Wood Street Supermarket

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 3NL, 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 3NL

Is E17 3NL (Upper Walthamstow) safe?

The area around E17 3NL 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 3NL?

The median sale price around E17 3NL 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 3NL?

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

What is the nearest station to E17 3NL?

The closest station to E17 3NL is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 550 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 3NL?

E17 3NL 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).

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.