Postcode E17 3RQ is located in a major urban area, within the Upper Walthamstow ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Wood Street area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.7 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Bisterne Avenue Park.
Wood Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,431 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Wood Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.0% 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.
The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 134 ft away from E17 3RQ.
Wood Street near E17 3RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Wood Street | Overground | Walking directions to Wood Street |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Bisterne Avenue Park | Small | Walking directions to Bisterne Avenue Park |
| 0.1 mi | Ambering Park | Small | Walking directions to Ambering Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £562,000 in Upper Walthamstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £249,000 up to £1,435,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 25 | £430,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £594,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £725,000 |
10 year median price trend in Upper Walthamstow
In the E17 3RQ postcode area, located within Wood Street, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 3RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Metro Food Centre | 15-19 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3JX | Walking directions to Metro Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 12-20 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HT | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Welcome Food Centre | 54-56 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3HT | Walking directions to Welcome Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Express General Store | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3JX | Walking directions to Express General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Orzet Polski Sklep | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3HU | Walking directions to Orzet Polski Sklep |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.