Postcode E17 7LQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year. The nearest station is St James Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,529 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% 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 58.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 316 ft away from E17 7LQ.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 7LQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is St James Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.3 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.1 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 7LQ.
In the E17 7LQ 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 7LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 153 Coppermill Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 7HD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Moonlight Food Store | 10 St James's Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PF | Walking directions to Moonlight Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Costless Food & Wine | St James's Street, Waltham Forest, E17 7DS | Walking directions to Costless Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Rose Rozh Supermarket | 20a St James's Street, London, E17 7PF | Walking directions to Rose Rozh Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Nourished Communities | 28 St James's Street, London, E17 7PF | Walking directions to Nourished Communities |
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 7LQ, 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 7LQ 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 7LQ in Walthamstow Market & South Grove 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 7LQ, 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 7LQ is St James Street in TfL zone 3, about 250 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 7LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,529 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.