Postcode E17 4LU is located in a major urban area, within the Larkswood ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Highams Park West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highams Park West is £77,550 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Kitchener Park.
Highams Park West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Highams Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highams Park West is £77,550 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from E17 4LU.
Highams Park West near E17 4LU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highams Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Highams Park | Overground | Walking directions to Highams Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kitchener Park | Small | Walking directions to Kitchener Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) in Larkswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £820,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £638,500 | £543 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £592,500 | £590 |
| Terraced | 58 | £551,750 | £540 |
| Flats | 24 | £317,500 | £574 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £261,000 | £470,000 | £390,000 |
| 2017 | £229,750 | £490,000 | £442,500 |
| 2018 | £245,000 | £500,000 | £440,000 |
| 2019 | £259,750 | £497,500 | £435,000 |
| 2020 | £350,000 | £499,995 | £456,000 |
| 2021 | £332,000 | £565,000 | £507,500 |
| 2022 | £342,500 | £585,000 | £562,250 |
| 2023 | £286,750 | £627,500 | £555,000 |
| 2024 | £340,000 | £625,000 | £545,000 |
| 2025 | £310,000 | £620,000 | £551,750 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £680,000 | £545,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £491 | £473 | £465 |
| 2017 | £463 | £486 | £442 |
| 2018 | £493 | £456 | £465 |
| 2019 | £478 | £508 | £441 |
| 2020 | £578 | £468 | £454 |
| 2021 | £550 | £512 | £476 |
| 2022 | £535 | £583 | £518 |
| 2023 | £543 | £544 | £513 |
| 2024 | £548 | £568 | £568 |
| 2025 | £547 | £542 | £540 |
| 2026 | £578 | £427 | £526 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 4LU.
In the E17 4LU postcode area, located within Highams Park West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 4LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hugs w Mugs Store | 64 Parade Gardens, London, E4 8DF | Walking directions to Hugs w Mugs Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | Chingford Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5AN | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Food Centre | 230 Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AL | Walking directions to Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Local Express | 31 Rowden Park Gardens Chingford Road, Chingford, London, E4 8SB | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.3 mi | Winchester Food & Wine | 202 Winchester Road, Chingford, London, E4 9JP | Walking directions to Winchester Food & Wine |
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.
Elected local representatives for E17 4LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Saumarez
Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026
John Moss
Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam O'Connell
Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 4LU records about 71 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E17 4LU in Highams Park West is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 4LU, including Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre (Good), South Chingford Foundation School (Good) and Chapel End Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 4LU is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,137 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 4LU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 4LU is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Catherine Saumarez (Conservative and Unionist Party), John Moss (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sam O'Connell (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.