Postcode insights

E17 5BE

William Morris Close

William Morris

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Detailed insights for E17 5BE

Overview

Postcode E17 5BE is located in a major urban area, within the William Morris ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the William Morris area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in William Morris is £73,990 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneydown Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

William Morris has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

William Morris has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in William Morris is £73,990 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from E17 5BE.

Flood risk

No risk

William Morris near E17 5BE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 5BE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3

Blackhorse Road

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Blackhorse Road
0.6 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road
0.6 mi

Walthamstow Queen's Road

N/A

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 5BE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStoneydown ParkSmallWalking directions to Stoneydown Park
0.5 miRodney GreenSmallWalking directions to Rodney Green

Area Profile

Population
487
Population density
16,851.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.48(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.08(-18%)
Other theft
7.36(-36%)
Vehicle crime
6.87(-27%)
Theft from the person
5.89(-37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
100
20.66%
Pakistani
98
20.25%
British
81
16.74%
African
40
8.26%
Other Asian
31
6.4%
Total population: 484

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
165
41.67%
No qualifications
72
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
49
12.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 396

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
34.34%
Owns outright
45
27.11%
Owns with a mortgage
25
15.06%
Other social rented
23
13.86%
Social rents from council
9
5.42%
Total households: 166

Property prices in William Morris

Median price£565,450
Price per sq ft£733
Sales (last 12 months)146
Typical range (middle 50%)£431K – £761K

Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £565,450 (about £733 per square foot) in William Morris area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £1,220,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in William Morris over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced73£760,000£732
Semi-Detached5£695,000£771
Flats68£462,250£730

10-year price trendmedian sale price in William Morris

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in William Morris.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£377,750£694,000£530,000
2017£400,000£525,000£550,000
2018£300,000£463,550£580,000
2019£425,000£635,000£565,000
2020£428,000£590,000£590,000
2021£440,000£502,500£611,500
2022£467,500£836,000£680,625
2023£450,000£716,250£662,500
2024£382,600£605,000£682,500
2025£422,500£677,500£737,500
2026£505,500£1,220,000£742,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in William Morris.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in William Morris.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£637£527£580
2017£607£554£612
2018£645£614£595
2019£601£567£620
2020£642£554£618
2021£667£704£679
2022£697£754£708
2023£680£737£714
2024£721£717£722
2025£729£743£732
2026£773£771£719
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in William Morris.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for William Morris in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 5BE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 5BE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 2025Flat 20, Pierce Campion Court, 276 - 278, Forest Road, London, E17 5BEFlatsLeasehold£237,000
18 Feb 20261, Borwick Avenue, London, E17 6RATerracedFreehold£725,000
18 Dec 2025Ground Floor Flat, 41, Borwick Avenue, London, E17 6RAFlatsLeasehold£355,000
27 Nov 202529, Borwick Avenue, London, E17 6RAFlatsLeasehold£400,000
31 Oct 202538A, Borwick Avenue, London, E17 6RAFlatsLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the E17 5BE postcode area, located within William Morris, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 5BE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGreenleaf Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHillyfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryStoneydown Park SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5BE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 5BE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miNisa Express333-335 Forest Road, London, E17 6DYWalking directions to Nisa Express
0 miDavid DensanForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5JNWalking directions to David Densan
0.1 miKSM Food & Wine287 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HDWalking directions to KSM Food & Wine
0.1 miSasi Cash & Carry279 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HDWalking directions to Sasi Cash & Carry
0.1 miColin's Stores83 Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6PUWalking directions to Colin's Stores

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 5BE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Aaron Copsey

William Morris - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Grace Williams

William Morris - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Kizzy Jane Gardiner

William Morris - 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
WardWilliam MorrisE05013902
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)William MorrisE02000906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 012CE01004458
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2008-05-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 5BE

Is E17 5BE (William Morris) safe?

The area around E17 5BE records about 65 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.

What is the average house price near E17 5BE?

The median sale price around E17 5BE in William Morris is £565,450 (about £733 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 5BE?

There are 20 schools close to E17 5BE, including Greenleaf Primary School (Good), Hillyfield Primary Academy (Good) and Stoneydown Park School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 5BE?

The closest station to E17 5BE is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 878 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 5BE?

E17 5BE scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 5BE (William Morris) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 5BE is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Aaron Copsey (Green Party), Grace Williams (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Kizzy Jane Gardiner (Labour and Co-operative Party).

Data Sources

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.