Postcode E17 5RT 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 moderate crime levels, with around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Higham Hill is £70,811 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Aveling Fields.
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 55.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.8% 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 5RT.
Higham Hill near E17 5RT 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aveling Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Aveling Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Higham Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Cheney Row Park | Small | Walking directions to Cheney Row Park |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Higham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £910,000.
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 | 30 | £404,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £622,500 |
10 year median price trend in Higham Hill
In the E17 5RT postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 5RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SA Mini Supermarket | 274 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RQ | Walking directions to SA Mini Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Organic Hill | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5RG | Walking directions to Organic Hill |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5RG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Priory News | 23 Priory Court, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NB | Walking directions to Priory News |
| 0.2 mi | Nimika Best Food & Wine | 200 Billet Road, London, E17 5DX | Walking directions to Nimika Best Food & 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.