Postcode E17 6NU 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 93.8 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Stoneydown Park.
Blackhorse Road has a high 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 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 294 ft away from E17 6NU.
Blackhorse Road near E17 6NU has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Blackhorse Road | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Blackhorse Road |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.3 mi | Canal Walk | Small | Walking directions to Canal Walk |
| 0.3 mi | Coppermill Park and Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coppermill Park and Gardens |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,025,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 72 | £443,110 | £7,418 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £633,750 | £8,518 |
| Terraced | 40 | £711,000 | £8,393 |
10 year median price trend in St James
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 6NU.
In the E17 6NU 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 6NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Umit Supermarket | 155 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6ND | Walking directions to Umit Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 15 Forest Road, London, E17 6ZJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Blackhorse Lane Supermarket | 6 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HJ | Walking directions to Blackhorse Lane Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Blackhorse Food and Wiine | Forest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6JT | Walking directions to Blackhorse Food and Wiine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Waltham Forest, E17 6ST | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 6NU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anna Rose Kerr
St James - Elected 7 May 2026
David Berrie
St James - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin Edobor
St James - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 6NU records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England — it scores 8 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 6NU in Blackhorse Road is £517,500 (about £7,876 per square metre) based on 116 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to E17 6NU, including Willowfield School (Good), Coppermill Primary School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 6NU is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 179 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.
E17 6NU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,300 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.