Postcode E17 6HY is located in a major urban area, within the William Morris ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Blackhorse Road area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneydown Park.
Blackhorse Road has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Blackhorse Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from E17 6HY.
Blackhorse Road near E17 6HY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.4 mi | Canal Walk | Small | Walking directions to Canal Walk |
| 0.3 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 6HY.
In the E17 6HY postcode area, located within Blackhorse Road, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 6HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nisha Cash and Carry | Forest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6HE | Walking directions to Nisha Cash and Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Subra Off Licence | Forest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6HE | Walking directions to Subra Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Five Star News and Minimart | Forest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6LL | Walking directions to Five Star News and Minimart |
| 0.1 mi | Best Foods | 156-158 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JQ | Walking directions to Best Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 82-84 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 6HY, 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 6HY records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 other theft.
The median sale price around E17 6HY in Blackhorse Road 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 6HY, including Big Creative Academy (Outstanding), Stoneydown Park School (Good) and Hillyfield Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 6HY is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 495 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.
E17 6HY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,694 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 6HY 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.