Postcode E17 6LX 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.3 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 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Blackhorse Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,894 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Blackhorse Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from E17 6LX.
Blackhorse Road near E17 6LX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| 0.3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.2 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.4 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 6LX postcode area, located within Blackhorse Road, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 6LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Umit Supermarket | 155 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6ND | Walking directions to Umit Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Pretoria Stores | 70-72 Pretoria Avenue, Walthamstow, London, E17 7DL | Walking directions to Pretoria Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Hitesh News & Convenience Store | Pretoria Avenue, Waltham Forest, E17 6JY | Walking directions to Hitesh News & Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 153 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 7HD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Gazi International Supermarket | 7-17 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7AD | Walking directions to Gazi International Supermarket |
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.