Postcode E17 5LN is located in a major urban area, within the William Morris ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the William Morris area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in William Morris is £73,990 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneydown Park.
William Morris has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
William Morris has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in William Morris is £73,990 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from E17 5LN.
William Morris near E17 5LN 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rodney Green | Small | Walking directions to Rodney Green |
| 0.5 mi | Canal Walk | Small | Walking directions to Canal Walk |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £565,450 (about £733 per square foot) in William Morris area, with individual transactions ranging from £237,000 up to £1,220,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 73 | £760,000 | £732 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £695,000 | £771 |
| Flats | 68 | £462,250 | £730 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £377,750 | £694,000 | £530,000 |
| 2017 | £400,000 | £525,000 | £550,000 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £463,550 | £580,000 |
| 2019 | £425,000 | £635,000 | £565,000 |
| 2020 | £428,000 | £590,000 | £590,000 |
| 2021 | £440,000 | £502,500 | £611,500 |
| 2022 | £467,500 | £836,000 | £680,625 |
| 2023 | £450,000 | £716,250 | £662,500 |
| 2024 | £382,600 | £605,000 | £682,500 |
| 2025 | £422,500 | £677,500 | £737,500 |
| 2026 | £505,500 | £1,220,000 | £742,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £637 | £527 | £580 |
| 2017 | £607 | £554 | £612 |
| 2018 | £645 | £614 | £595 |
| 2019 | £601 | £567 | £620 |
| 2020 | £642 | £554 | £618 |
| 2021 | £667 | £704 | £679 |
| 2022 | £697 | £754 | £708 |
| 2023 | £680 | £737 | £714 |
| 2024 | £721 | £717 | £722 |
| 2025 | £729 | £743 | £732 |
| 2026 | £773 | £771 | £719 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 5LN.
In the E17 5LN postcode area, located within William Morris, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5LN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Express | 333-335 Forest Road, London, E17 6DY | Walking directions to Nisa Express |
| 0.1 mi | KSM Food & Wine | 287 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HD | Walking directions to KSM Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Sasi Cash & Carry | 279 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HD | Walking directions to Sasi Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | David Densan | Forest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5JN | Walking directions to David Densan |
| 0.1 mi | E17 Supermarket | 97 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6EA | Walking directions to E17 Supermarket |
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 5LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Aaron Copsey
William Morris - Elected 7 May 2026
Grace Williams
William Morris - Elected 7 May 2026
Kizzy Jane Gardiner
William Morris - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 5LN records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5LN in William Morris is £565,450 (about £733 per square foot) based on 146 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 5LN, including Hillyfield Primary Academy (Good), Greenleaf Primary School (Good) and Big Creative Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 5LN is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 837 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.
E17 5LN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,047 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 5LN is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Aaron Copsey (Green Party), Grace Williams (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Kizzy Jane Gardiner (Labour and Co-operative 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.