Postcode E17 6GS is located in a major urban area, within the Higham Hill ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Blackhorse Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Blackhorse Road is £55,200 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Higham Hill Recreation Ground.
Blackhorse Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,638 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Blackhorse Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Blackhorse Road is £55,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 6GS.
Blackhorse Road near E17 6GS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 1 mi | 3 | Northumberland Park | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Northumberland Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Higham Hill Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Higham Hill Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.4 mi | Rodney Green | Small | Walking directions to Rodney Green |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 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 | 35 | £367,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £640,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £608,000 |
10 year median price trend in Higham Hill
In the E17 6GS postcode area, located within Blackhorse Road, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 6GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Waltham Forest, E17 6SH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Kiri's Food & Wine | 250 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 6AD | Walking directions to Kiri's Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | E17 Supermarket | 97 Higham Hill Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6EA | Walking directions to E17 Supermarket |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.