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E17 3PF

Wood Street

Waltham Forest

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Detailed insights for E17 3PF

Overview

Postcode E17 3PF 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 84.4 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 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Wood Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,157 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Wood Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.1%

Approximately 12.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from E17 3PF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wood Street near E17 3PF 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 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 3PF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street
0.9 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 3PF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBisterne Avenue ParkSmallWalking directions to Bisterne Avenue Park
0.2 miAmbering ParkSmallWalking directions to Ambering Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
10,052.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.73(-17%)
Burglary
12.57(+130%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.57(-53%)
Other theft
9.58(-16%)
Vehicle crime
9.58(+2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
34.81%
Other White
91
23.64%
Caribbean
32
8.31%
Pakistani
24
6.23%
African
16
4.16%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
130
42.62%
No qualifications
65
21.31%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
9.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 305

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
59
42.14%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25%
Owns outright
25
17.86%
Social rents from council
9
6.43%
Other social rented
8
5.71%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Wood Street

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wood Street 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 Wood Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£567,000£6,163
Flats43£397,500£7,197
Semi-Detached4£926,000£7,556
Terraced41£835,000£8,523

10 year median price trend in Wood Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wood Street.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 3PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Sept 202522, Foundry Mews, London, E17 4FTSemi-DetachedFreehold£710,000
05 Sept 202520, Foundry Mews, London, E17 4FTOtherFreehold£725,000
07 Feb 202515, Foundry Mews, London, E17 4FTFlatsLeasehold£450,000
30 Sept 2025851, Forest Road, London, E17 4ATOtherFreehold£370,000
08 Aug 2025855, Forest Road, London, E17 4ATTerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the E17 3PF postcode area, located within Wood Street, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 3PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe Woodside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryHoly Family Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOur Lady and St George's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 3PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTesco Express12-20 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miFood & Wine845 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4ATWalking directions to Food & Wine
0.1 miForest Road SupermarketForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 3HRWalking directions to Forest Road Supermarket
0.1 miWelcome Food Centre54-56 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HTWalking directions to Welcome Food Centre
0.1 miMetro Food Centre15-19 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3JXWalking directions to Metro Food Centre

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

Local councillors

Richard Charles Sweden

Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephanie Lynne Talbut

Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardWood StreetE05013903
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wood StreetE02000907
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 013EE01004470
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2024-11-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 3PF

Is E17 3PF (Wood Street) safe?

The area around E17 3PF records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near E17 3PF?

The median sale price around E17 3PF in Wood Street is £580,000 (about £8,024 per square metre) based on 89 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 3PF?

There are 20 schools close to E17 3PF, including The Woodside Primary Academy (Outstanding), Holy Family Catholic School (Good) and Our Lady and St George's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 3PF?

The closest station to E17 3PF is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 564 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 3PF?

E17 3PF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,157 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.