Postcode E17 8FF 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.2 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 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.5% 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 0 ft away from E17 8FF.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 8FF 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road | |
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.5 mi | Stoneydown Park | Small | Walking directions to Stoneydown Park |
| 0.5 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £515,000 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,007,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 71 | £425,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £630,000 |
| Terraced | 47 | £702,500 |
10 year median price trend in St James
In the E17 8FF postcode area, located within Walthamstow Market & South Grove, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8FF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Brewery Express | 1 Old Brewery Way, London, E17 7FJ | Walking directions to Brewery Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 43-45 St James's Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ruya Food & Wine | St James's Street, Waltham Forest, E17 7PE | Walking directions to Ruya Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Chiro | 14 Station Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AA | Walking directions to Chiro |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.