Postcode E17 5RH 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 low crime levels, with around 44.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Higham Hill Recreation Ground.
Higham Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,798 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Higham Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.9% 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 5RH.
Higham Hill near E17 5RH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Northumberland Park | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Northumberland Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Higham Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Rodney Green | Small | Walking directions to Rodney Green |
| 0.4 mi | Folly Lane Playground | Small | Walking directions to Folly Lane Playground |
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 5RH.
In the E17 5RH postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SA Mini Supermarket | 274 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RQ | Walking directions to SA Mini Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Organic Hill | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5RG | Walking directions to Organic Hill |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Jug and Bottle | St Andrews Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6BA | Walking directions to Jug and Bottle |
| 0.2 mi | JB Food and Wine | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6FU | Walking directions to JB Food and Wine |
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 5RH, 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 5RH records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 5RH in Higham Hill is £627,500 (about £673 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to E17 5RH, including Whittingham Primary Academy (Good), Hillyfield Primary Academy (Good) and Big Creative Independent School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 5RH is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 1,029 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.
E17 5RH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,798 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 5RH 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.