Postcode E17 8AZ 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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St James Park.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% 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 5.1% 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 8AZ.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 8AZ 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 0.2 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 | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road | |
| 0.5 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 | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.4 mi | Coppermill Park and Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Coppermill Park and Gardens |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £735 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 | £777 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £630,000 | £791 |
| Flats | 73 | £449,150 | £705 |
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 | £688 | — | £752 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8AZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2026 | 48, Markhouse Avenue, London, E17 8AZ | Terraced | Freehold | £887,500 | |
| 25 Nov 2025 | 68B, Markhouse Avenue, London, E17 8AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 100, Markhouse Avenue, London, E17 8AZ | Terraced | Leasehold | £505,525 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 10A, Markhouse Avenue, London, E17 8AZ | Flats | Leasehold | £376,550 | |
| 15 Jul 2025 | 105, Markhouse Avenue, London, E17 8AY | Terraced | Freehold | £1,010,000 |
In the E17 8AZ postcode area, located within Walthamstow Market & South Grove, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chiro | 14 Station Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AA | Walking directions to Chiro |
| 0.1 mi | Markhouse Food & Wine | 74-76 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BG | Walking directions to Markhouse Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 43-45 St James's Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Brewery Express | 1 Old Brewery Way, London, E17 7FJ | Walking directions to Brewery Express |
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 124 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BQ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 8AZ, 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 8AZ 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 8AZ in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £525,000 (about £735 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 8AZ, 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 8AZ is St James Street in TfL zone 3, about 349 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 8AZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,424 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 8AZ 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).