Postcode E17 5EG 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Higham Hill is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Meridian Water located about 1.0 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is Higham Hill Recreation Ground.
Higham Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Higham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 57.4% 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 of residents in Higham Hill is £51,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 120 ft away from E17 5EG.
Higham Hill near E17 5EG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Meridian Water located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Meridian Water | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Meridian Water |
| 1 mi | 3 | Northumberland Park | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Northumberland Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Rodney Green | Small | Walking directions to Rodney Green |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Higham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,250 up to £902,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 34 | £383,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £601,000 |
10 year median price trend in Higham Hill
In the E17 5EG postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5EG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nimika Best Food & Wine | 200 Billet Road, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Nimika Best Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Billet Road Post Office | 174 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Billet Road Post Office |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Luks Minimarket | Billet Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5FT | Walking directions to Luks Minimarket |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 01/12/2025.