Postcode insights

E17 6SN

Pretoria Avenue

High Street

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Detailed insights for E17 6SN

Overview

Postcode E17 6SN is located in a major urban area, within the High Street 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 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Stoneydown Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
58.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Blackhorse Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.8%

Approximately 58.8% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 14 ft away from E17 6SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackhorse Road near E17 6SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Blackhorse Road located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 6SN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Blackhorse Road

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Blackhorse Road
0.4 mi

3

St James Street

Overground

Walking directions to St James Street
0.6 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 6SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miStoneydown ParkSmallWalking directions to Stoneydown Park
0.3 miCanal WalkSmallWalking directions to Canal Walk
0.4 miCoppermill Park and GardensSmallWalking directions to Coppermill Park and Gardens

Area Profile

Population
97
Population density
15,625 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
28.39(+6%)
Violence and sexual offences
26.61(-14%)
Theft from the person
11.83(+26%)
Other theft
11.24(-2%)
Bicycle theft
7.1(+344%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
22
21.78%
Other White
15
14.85%
Caribbean
14
13.86%
Pakistani
12
11.88%
African
9
8.91%
Total population: 101

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
29
34.52%
No qualifications
22
26.19%
Level 3 (A level)
12
14.29%
Apprenticeship
6
7.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
5
5.95%
Total 16+ residents: 84

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
24
47.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
23.53%
Other social rented
6
11.76%
Owns outright
5
9.8%
Owns with a mortgage
4
7.84%
Total households: 51

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 6SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 6SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202510, Tile Kiln House, 51, Pretoria Avenue, London, E17 6SNFlatsLeasehold£400,000
07 Feb 20252, Tile Kiln House, 51, Pretoria Avenue, London, E17 6SNFlatsLeasehold£530,000
14 Nov 2025108, Pretoria Avenue, London, E17 6JXTerracedFreehold£645,000
14 Mar 2025116, Pretoria Avenue, London, E17 6JXTerracedFreehold£738,000
23 Jan 202614, Lime Street, London, E17 6LGTerracedFreehold£810,000

Schools

In the E17 6SN postcode area, located within Blackhorse Road, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 6SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryStoneydown Park SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimarySt Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 mi16 plusBig Creative AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 6SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTesco Express82-84 Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6JRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miSubra Off LicenceForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6HEWalking directions to Subra Off Licence
0.1 miHitesh News & Convenience StorePretoria Avenue, Waltham Forest, E17 6JYWalking directions to Hitesh News & Convenience Store
0.1 miNisha Cash and CarryForest Road, Waltham Forest, E17 6HEWalking directions to Nisha Cash and Carry
0.1 miUmit Supermarket155 Blackhorse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6NDWalking directions to Umit Supermarket

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 6SN, 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)Blackhorse RoadE02000908
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 014BE01004393
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-11-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 6SN

Is E17 6SN (Blackhorse Road) safe?

The area around E17 6SN records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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.

What is the average house price near E17 6SN?

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

What schools are near E17 6SN?

There are 20 schools close to E17 6SN, including Stoneydown Park School (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Big Creative Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 6SN?

The closest station to E17 6SN is Blackhorse Road in TfL zone 3, about 346 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 6SN?

E17 6SN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,894 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 6SN (Blackhorse Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 6SN 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.