Postcode E17 8EL is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Lea Bridge area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £69,028 per year. The nearest station is Lea Bridge, about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St James Park.
Lea Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Lea Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £69,028 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from E17 8EL.
Lea Bridge near E17 8EL has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Bridge located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.7 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.4 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,020,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 51 | £655,000 | £631 |
| Flats | 80 | £435,250 | £645 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £380,000 | £679 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | — | £477,500 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £525,000 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £370,000 | — | £492,500 |
| 2019 | £388,000 | £739,998 | £526,500 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £540,000 | £541,000 |
| 2021 | £402,500 | £761,500 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £690,000 | £616,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £583,500 | £568,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £970,000 | £574,000 |
| 2025 | £431,000 | £520,000 | £610,750 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | — | £665,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £533 | — | £489 |
| 2017 | £556 | £573 | £533 |
| 2018 | £568 | — | £522 |
| 2019 | £566 | £486 | £513 |
| 2020 | £577 | £451 | £532 |
| 2021 | £589 | £508 | £590 |
| 2022 | £640 | £605 | £594 |
| 2023 | £619 | £610 | £595 |
| 2024 | £629 | £589 | £640 |
| 2025 | £631 | £484 | £606 |
| 2026 | £648 | — | £641 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | 8, Theydon Street, London, E17 8EL | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 80, Theydon Street, London, E17 8EL | Flats | Leasehold | £480,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 44, Theydon Street, London, E17 8EL | Flats | Leasehold | £521,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 62, Theydon Street, London, E17 8EL | Flats | Leasehold | £426,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2026 | 29, Theydon Street, London, E17 8EN | Flats | Leasehold | £486,500 |
In the E17 8EL postcode area, located within Lea Bridge, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Roj Supermarket | 271 Markhouse Road, London, E17 8EE | Walking directions to Roj Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Shakti News & Wine | 156 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BQ | Walking directions to Shakti News & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Cansin Supermarket | 301 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7NE | Walking directions to Cansin Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Junction Market | 329 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to Junction Market |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 18 Heybridge Way, London, E10 7NQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 8EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Biggs
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosie Rowlands
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Solène Fabios
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 8EL records about 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 other theft.
The median sale price around E17 8EL in Lea Bridge is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 8EL, including St Saviour's Church of England Primary School (Outstanding), Sybourn Primary School (Outstanding) and Kelmscott School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 8EL is Lea Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 827 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.
E17 8EL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,506 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 8EL is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Biggs (Green Party), Rosie Rowlands (Green Party) and Solène Fabios (Green Party).