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E17 3PA

Upper Walthamstow

Waltham Forest

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Detailed insights for E17 3PA

Overview

Postcode E17 3PA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Knotts Green.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
47.1%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Upper Walthamstow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% 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

47.1%

Approximately 47.1% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 83 ft away from E17 3PA.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3PA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street
0.8 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.9 mi

3

Leyton Midland Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 3PA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miKnotts GreenSmallWalking directions to Knotts Green

Area Profile

Population
499
Population density
20,535 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
96
19.12%
African
79
15.74%
Other White
75
14.94%
Pakistani
59
11.75%
Caribbean
48
9.56%
Total population: 502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
142
38.9%
No qualifications
87
23.84%
Level 3 (A level)
45
12.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
10.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
7.4%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
70
34.31%
Other social rented
60
29.41%
Social rents from council
36
17.65%
Owns with a mortgage
15
7.35%
Owns outright
12
5.88%
Total households: 204

Property prices in Upper Walthamstow

Median price£585,000
Price per sq ft£633
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£444K – £829K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 (about £633 per square foot) in Upper Walthamstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £250,000 up to £1,279,500.

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-Detached13£800,000£712
Terraced21£765,000£650
Flats18£375,000£571

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£375,000£687,500£860,000
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£658
2026£553£764£571
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 3PA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3PA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
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
11 Nov 202520, Ferndale Avenue, London, E17 9EHTerracedFreehold£1,185,000
20 Oct 202525, Ferndale Avenue, London, E17 9EHTerracedFreehold£935,000

Schools

In the E17 3PA postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryHenry Maynard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 mi16 plusLeyton Sixth Form CollegeFurther education

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3PA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miUncle's Mini Market871 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DSWalking directions to Uncle's Mini Market
0.1 miSave SpotWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NGWalking directions to Save Spot
0.2 miSJR Woodstreet Food and WineWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NTWalking directions to SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine
0.2 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.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

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 3PA, 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 Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3PA

Is E17 3PA (Upper Walthamstow) safe?

The area around E17 3PA 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 3PA?

The median sale price around E17 3PA in Upper Walthamstow is £585,000 (about £633 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3PA?

There are 17 schools close to E17 3PA, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Henry Maynard Primary School (Good) and Leyton Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 3PA?

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

How deprived is the area around E17 3PA?

E17 3PA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 3PA 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).