Postcode E17 5HL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lloyd Park.
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 40.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 5HL.
Higham Hill near E17 5HL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lloyd Park | Large | Walking directions to Lloyd Park |
| 0.3 mi | Aveling Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Aveling Fields |
| 0.4 mi | Higham Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground |
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 5HL.
In the E17 5HL postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Billet Road Post Office | 174 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Billet Road Post Office |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Nimika Best Food & Wine | 200 Billet Road, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Nimika Best Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Priory News | 23 Priory Court, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NB | Walking directions to Priory News |
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 5HL, 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 5HL 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 5HL in Higham Hill is £627,500 (about £673 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 5HL, including Roger Ascham Primary School (Good), The Winns Primary School (Good) and Walthamstow Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 5HL is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 1,502 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.
E17 5HL 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 5HL 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.