Postcode E17 8AF 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.2 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 0.1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,752 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from E17 8AF.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 8AF has no 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 0.1 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 | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road | |
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 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 8AF.
In the E17 8AF postcode area, located within Walthamstow Market & South Grove, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Chiro | 14 Station Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AA | Walking directions to Chiro |
| 0.1 mi | Ruya Food & Wine | St James's Street, Waltham Forest, E17 7PE | Walking directions to Ruya Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43-45 St James's Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Nourished Communities | 28 St James's Street, London, E17 7PF | Walking directions to Nourished Communities |
| 0.1 mi | Gather Fine Foods | 35 St James Street, London, E17 7FY | Walking directions to Gather Fine Foods |
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 8AF, 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 8AF records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 1 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 8AF 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 19 schools close to E17 8AF, including Low Hall Nursery School (Outstanding), Barn Croft Primary School (Requires improvement) and South Grove Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 8AF is St James Street in TfL zone 3, about 191 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 8AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,752 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.