Postcode insights

E17 6PS

Walpole Road

High Street

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Detailed insights for E17 6PS

Overview

Postcode E17 6PS is located in a major urban area, within the High Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the William Morris area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in William Morris is £73,990 per year. The nearest station is St James Street, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneydown Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

William Morris has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

William Morris has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in William Morris is £73,990 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 297 ft away from E17 6PS.

Flood risk

No risk

William Morris near E17 6PS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is St James Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 6PS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

St James Street

Overground

Walking directions to St James Street
0.4 mi

3

Blackhorse Road

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Blackhorse Road
0.5 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 6PS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStoneydown ParkSmallWalking directions to Stoneydown Park
0.5 miCanal WalkSmallWalking directions to Canal Walk

Area Profile

Population
387
Population density
18,970.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.06(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.05(-33%)
Vehicle crime
8.02(-14%)
Other theft
7.02(-39%)
Public order
5.51(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
129
33.42%
Pakistani
93
24.09%
Other White
57
14.77%
Caribbean
16
4.15%
Indian
13
3.37%
Total population: 386

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
46.08%
No qualifications
54
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
10.46%
Level 3 (A level)
31
10.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 306

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
38.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
27.48%
Owns outright
35
26.72%
Social rents from council
5
3.82%
Other social rented
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

Property prices in High Street

Median price£524,063
Price per sq ft£718
Sales (last 12 months)92
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £690K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £524,063 (about £718 per square foot) in High Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in High Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£787,000£881
Terraced40£710,000£767
Flats51£425,000£672

10-year price trendmedian sale price in High Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£375,000£547,500
2017£411,000£556,000£552,500
2018£401,500£500,000£593,750
2019£429,995£632,500£612,500
2020£430,000£685,000£589,500
2021£391,250£800,000£635,000
2022£410,000£653,000£655,000
2023£465,595£735,000£611,000
2024£410,000£900,000£735,000
2025£442,500£753,750
2026£436,000£787,000£667,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in High Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£606£578
2017£646£527£612
2018£632£726£627
2019£659£593£579
2020£632£633£633
2021£637£787£669
2022£658£658£699
2023£660£637£708
2024£644£612£732
2025£655£777
2026£659£881£754
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in High Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for High Street in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 6PS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 6PS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Feb 202633, Walpole Road, London, E17 6PSTerracedFreehold£525,000
20 Jun 202531, Walpole Road, London, E17 6PSTerracedFreehold£926,000
20 Feb 202624, Walpole Road, London, E17 6PTTerracedFreehold£430,000
05 Feb 20262A, Walpole Road, London, E17 6PTFlatsLeasehold£510,000
19 Aug 202532, Walpole Road, London, E17 6PTTerracedFreehold£980,000

Schools

In the E17 6PS postcode area, located within William Morris, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 6PS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMission Grove Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryStoneydown Park SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 6PS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 6PS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPalmerston Food & WinePalmerston Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6PZWalking directions to Palmerston Food & Wine
0.1 miColin's Stores83 Palmerston Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6PUWalking directions to Colin's Stores
0.1 miBest Foods156-158 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JQWalking directions to Best Foods
0.1 miFive Star News and MinimartForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6LLWalking directions to Five Star News and Minimart
0.2 miSasi Cash & Carry279 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6HDWalking directions to Sasi Cash & Carry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,772
Band C£2,025
Band D£2,278
Band E£2,784
Band F£3,290
Band G£3,796
Band H£4,555

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E17 6PS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Patrick Donegan

High Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Lisa Teresa Bryan

High Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Marcelo Hart-Camus

High Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardHigh StreetE05013891
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)William MorrisE02000906
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 012AE01004396
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 6PS

Is E17 6PS (William Morris) safe?

The area around E17 6PS records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E17 6PS?

The median sale price around E17 6PS in William Morris is £524,063 (about £718 per square foot) based on 92 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 6PS?

There are 20 schools close to E17 6PS, including Mission Grove Primary School (Good), Stoneydown Park School (Good) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 6PS?

The closest station to E17 6PS is St James Street in TfL zone 3, about 615 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 6PS?

E17 6PS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,422 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 6PS (William Morris) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 6PS is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Patrick Donegan (Green Party), Lisa Teresa Bryan (Green Party) and Marcelo Hart-Camus (Green Party).

Data Sources

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.