Postcode E17 5EE is located in a major urban area, within the Higham Hill 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 Blackhorse Road, about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 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 41.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from E17 5EE.
Higham Hill near E17 5EE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aveling Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Aveling Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Higham Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Cheney Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Cheney Row Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £627,500 (about £673 per square foot) in Higham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £910,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £681,415 | £726 |
| Terraced | 58 | £677,000 | £719 |
| Detached | 1 | £485,000 | £506 |
| Flats | 21 | £387,000 | £543 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £365,000 | £508,500 | £440,000 |
| 2017 | £370,000 | £492,500 | £483,500 |
| 2018 | £413,000 | £479,000 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | £390,000 | £498,400 | £437,500 |
| 2020 | £291,000 | £502,500 | £510,500 |
| 2021 | £330,000 | £560,000 | £541,025 |
| 2022 | £382,500 | £616,500 | £625,000 |
| 2023 | £412,500 | £547,500 | £569,000 |
| 2024 | £367,000 | £615,000 | £590,000 |
| 2025 | £400,000 | £605,000 | £628,000 |
| 2026 | £336,000 | £757,830 | £685,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £523 | £474 | £511 |
| 2017 | £552 | £547 | £495 |
| 2018 | £486 | £517 | £548 |
| 2019 | £480 | £444 | £520 |
| 2020 | £577 | £508 | £584 |
| 2021 | £536 | £581 | £601 |
| 2022 | £574 | £616 | £687 |
| 2023 | £542 | £545 | £665 |
| 2024 | £538 | £573 | £665 |
| 2025 | £586 | £704 | £693 |
| 2026 | £536 | £726 | £677 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 5EE.
In the E17 5EE postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Billet Road Post Office | 174 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Billet Road Post Office |
| 0 mi | Nimika Best Food & Wine | 200 Billet Road, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Nimika Best Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Luks Minimarket | Billet Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5FT | Walking directions to Luks Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Raji Local | 143 Carr Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5EP | Walking directions to Raji Local |
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 5EE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Em Dean
Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Karen Bellamy
Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Louise Ashcroft
Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 5EE 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 5EE in Higham Hill is £627,500 (about £673 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to E17 5EE, including Roger Ascham Primary School (Good), Walthamstow Primary Academy (Good) and Walthamstow Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
E17 5EE 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 5EE is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Em Dean (Green Party), Karen Bellamy (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Louise Ashcroft (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.