Postcode E17 6LU is located in a major urban area, within the St James ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Blackhorse Road area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year. The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Blackhorse Road has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Blackhorse Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 6LU.
Blackhorse Road near E17 6LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.2 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.5 mi | Canal Walk | Small | Walking directions to Canal Walk |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,007,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 71 | £425,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £630,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £702,500 |
10 year median price trend in St James
In the E17 6LU 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 6LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 153 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 7HD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Umit Supermarket | 155 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6ND | Walking directions to Umit Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Costless Food & Wine | St James's Street, Waltham Forest, E17 7DS | Walking directions to Costless Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Gazi International Supermarket | 7-17 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7AD | Walking directions to Gazi International Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Moonlight Food Store | 10 St James's Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PF | Walking directions to Moonlight Food Store |
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.