Postcode E17 5BF is located in a major urban area, within the Chapel End ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Higham Hill area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Higham Hill is £70,811 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Aveling Fields.
Higham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Higham Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Higham Hill is £70,811 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 267 ft away from E17 5BF.
Higham Hill near E17 5BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highams Park located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aveling Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Aveling Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Cheney Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Cheney Row Park |
| 0.5 mi | Folly Lane Playground | Small | Walking directions to Folly Lane Playground |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £572,375 (about £678 per square foot) in Chapel End area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,125,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 69 | £667,000 | £670 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £620,000 | £690 |
| Flats | 50 | £416,750 | £696 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382,500 | £570,000 | £500,000 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £599,995 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £362,500 | £551,000 | £495,000 |
| 2019 | £315,000 | £444,000 | £490,000 |
| 2020 | £395,000 | £575,000 | £525,000 |
| 2021 | £363,000 | £580,000 | £564,000 |
| 2022 | £389,250 | £667,500 | £616,500 |
| 2023 | £442,500 | £585,000 | £612,000 |
| 2024 | £405,000 | £539,000 | £650,000 |
| 2025 | £428,500 | £590,000 | £651,425 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £733,000 | £730,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £548 | £564 | £529 |
| 2017 | £599 | £392 | £528 |
| 2018 | £580 | £609 | £519 |
| 2019 | £692 | £429 | £510 |
| 2020 | £599 | £637 | £572 |
| 2021 | £595 | £522 | £606 |
| 2022 | £590 | £624 | £649 |
| 2023 | £618 | £613 | £659 |
| 2024 | £624 | £531 | £674 |
| 2025 | £673 | £621 | £652 |
| 2026 | £668 | £716 | £678 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 5BF.
In the E17 5BF postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 11 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8ST | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Luks Minimarket | Billet Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5FT | Walking directions to Luks Minimarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Billet Road Post Office | 174 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Billet Road Post Office |
| 0.3 mi | Hugs w Mugs Store | 64 Parade Gardens, London, E4 8DF | Walking directions to Hugs w Mugs Store |
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 5BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Layla Louise Rosa
Chapel End - Elected 7 May 2026
Luke Antony Glazzard
Chapel End - Elected 7 May 2026
Sue Wheat
Chapel End - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 5BF records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 5BF in Higham Hill is £572,375 (about £678 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 5BF, including Walthamstow Primary Academy (Good), Walthamstow Academy (Good) and Roger Ascham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
E17 5BF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,659 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 5BF is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Layla Louise Rosa (Green Party), Luke Antony Glazzard (Green Party) and Sue Wheat (Green 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.