Postcode insights

E17 5HP

Bosworth Close

Higham Hill

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Detailed insights for E17 5HP

Overview

Postcode E17 5HP 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 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
40.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Higham Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.5%

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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Higham Hill is £70,811 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 5HP.

Flood risk

No risk

Higham Hill near E17 5HP 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 5HP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

3

Blackhorse Road

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Blackhorse Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 5HP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLloyd ParkLargeWalking directions to Lloyd Park
0.4 miAveling FieldsMediumWalking directions to Aveling Fields
0.4 miHigham Hill Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
388
Population density
11,651.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.53(+14%)
Vehicle crime
14.3(+53%)
Shoplifting
8.11(-19%)
Other theft
8.11(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
23.65%
Other White
60
15.42%
Caribbean
46
11.83%
Other Asian
40
10.28%
African
39
10.03%
Total population: 389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
35.67%
No qualifications
63
21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
12.67%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 300

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
41
33.88%
Owns with a mortgage
36
29.75%
Owns outright
16
13.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.57%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Total households: 121

Property prices in Higham Hill

Median price£627,500
Price per sq ft£673
Sales (last 12 months)84
Typical range (middle 50%)£477K – £765K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Higham Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£681,415£726
Terraced58£677,000£719
Detached1£485,000£506
Flats21£387,000£543

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Higham Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham Hill.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Higham Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Higham Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 5HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Dec 202523, Bosworth Close, London, E17 5HPFlatsLeasehold£293,600
26 Mar 202548, Lyne Crescent, London, E17 5HZTerracedFreehold£645,000
30 Apr 202684, Millfield Avenue, London, E17 5HLTerracedFreehold£810,000
10 Feb 202582, Millfield Avenue, London, E17 5HLTerracedFreehold£525,000
07 Feb 202527, Williams Avenue, London, E17 5HXTerracedFreehold£465,000

Schools

In the E17 5HP postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 5HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRoger Ascham Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryWalthamstow AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWalthamstow Primary AcademyFree schools

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 5HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNimika Best Food & Wine200 Billet Road, London, E17 5DXWalking directions to Nimika Best Food & Wine
0.1 miBillet Road Post Office174 Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DXWalking directions to Billet Road Post Office
0.2 miCo-op FoodBillet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DTWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLuks MinimarketBillet Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5FTWalking directions to Luks Minimarket
0.3 miRaji Local143 Carr Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5EPWalking directions to Raji Local

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

Local councillors

Em Dean

Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Karen Bellamy

Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Louise Ashcroft

Higham Hill - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardHigham HillE05013892
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Higham HillE02000903
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 009EE01004403
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 5HP

Is E17 5HP (Higham Hill) safe?

The area around E17 5HP 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.

What is the average house price near E17 5HP?

The median sale price around E17 5HP in Higham Hill is £627,500 (about £673 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 5HP?

There are 20 schools close to E17 5HP, including Roger Ascham Primary School (Good), Walthamstow Academy (Good) and Walthamstow Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 5HP?

The closest station to E17 5HP is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 1,538 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 5HP?

E17 5HP 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).

Who represents E17 5HP (Higham Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 5HP 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).

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.