Postcode E17 6EL 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 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Higham Hill is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.4% 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 of residents in Higham Hill is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 6EL.
Higham Hill near E17 6EL 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 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Higham Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Rodney Green | Small | Walking directions to Rodney Green |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Higham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,250 up to £902,000.
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 | 34 | £383,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 61 | £601,000 |
10 year median price trend in Higham Hill
In the E17 6EL postcode area, located within Higham Hill, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 6EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | JB Food and Wine | Higham Hill Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6FU | Walking directions to JB Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | E17 Supermarket | 97 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6EA | Walking directions to E17 Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Jug and Bottle | St Andrews Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6BA | Walking directions to Jug and Bottle |
| 0.2 mi | SA Mini Supermarket | 274 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5RQ | Walking directions to SA Mini Supermarket |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.