Postcode E17 7HB is located in a major urban area, within the St James ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Market & South Grove area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year. The nearest station is St James Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St James Park.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 7HB.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 7HB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St James Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.3 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.2 mi | Coppermill Park and Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coppermill Park and Gardens |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £734 per square foot) in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,025,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 46 | £706,000 | £774 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £633,750 | £791 |
| Flats | 74 | £452,075 | £694 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £353,000 | £600,000 | £501,500 |
| 2017 | £380,000 | £450,000 | £540,100 |
| 2018 | £383,493 | £552,500 | £580,000 |
| 2019 | £400,000 | £465,000 | £542,500 |
| 2020 | £390,250 | £550,000 | £591,375 |
| 2021 | £410,000 | £518,500 | £626,750 |
| 2022 | £440,500 | £632,500 | £645,000 |
| 2023 | £397,500 | £483,000 | £675,000 |
| 2024 | £420,250 | £855,000 | £667,500 |
| 2025 | £436,000 | £633,750 | £675,000 |
| 2026 | £490,000 | — | £718,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £646 | £557 | £590 |
| 2017 | £637 | £557 | £613 |
| 2018 | £613 | £500 | £627 |
| 2019 | £587 | £584 | £601 |
| 2020 | £614 | £730 | £645 |
| 2021 | £679 | £783 | £669 |
| 2022 | £700 | £693 | £749 |
| 2023 | £666 | £504 | £740 |
| 2024 | £688 | £616 | £719 |
| 2025 | £706 | £791 | £760 |
| 2026 | £687 | — | £751 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 7HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2026 | Flat 1, 2 - 4, Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HB | Other | Freehold | £25,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Flat 1, 74, Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HB | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | First Floor Flat, 60, Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HB | Flats | Leasehold | £520,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 69, Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HA | Terraced | Freehold | £437,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 77, Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HA | Terraced | Freehold | £806,000 |
In the E17 7HB postcode area, located within Walthamstow Market & South Grove, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 7HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Costless Food & Wine | St James's Street, Waltham Forest, E17 7DS | Walking directions to Costless Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Moonlight Food Store | 10 St James's Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PF | Walking directions to Moonlight Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Gazi International Supermarket | 7-17 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7AD | Walking directions to Gazi International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Rose Rozh Supermarket | 20a St James's Street, London, E17 7PF | Walking directions to Rose Rozh Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 153 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 7HD | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E17 7HB, 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 7HB records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and theft from the person.
The median sale price around E17 7HB in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £525,000 (about £734 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to E17 7HB, including Coppermill Primary School (Good), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mission Grove Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 7HB is St James Street in TfL zone 3, about 231 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 7HB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,153 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 7HB is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Rose Kerr (Green Party), David Berrie (Green Party) and Martin Edobor (Green Party).