Postcode E17 8RY 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 very high crime levels, with around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% 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 0.1 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 a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove has a very high crime rate, with approximately 114.9 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 36 ft away from E17 8RY.
Walthamstow Market & South Grove near E17 8RY 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 |
| 0.4 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 124 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £734 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 | £774 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £633,750 | £791 |
| Flats | 74 | £452,075 | £694 |
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 | £687 | — | £751 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 8RY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jul 2025 | 38, Arkley Road, London, E17 7PD | Flats | Leasehold | £400,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14, The Crescent, London, E17 8AB | Terraced | Freehold | £745,000 | |
| 06 Jan 2026 | 13, The Crescent, London, E17 8AB | Terraced | Freehold | £705,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 31, The Crescent, London, E17 8AB | Terraced | Freehold | £530,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 18, Arkley Crescent, London, E17 7PA | Terraced | Freehold | £635,000 |
In the E17 8RY 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 8RY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brewery Express | 1 Old Brewery Way, London, E17 7FJ | Walking directions to Brewery Express |
| 0.1 mi | Chiro | 14 Station Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8AA | Walking directions to Chiro |
| 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 | Markhouse Food & Wine | 74-76 Markhouse Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 8BG | Walking directions to Markhouse Food & Wine |
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 8RY, 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 8RY records about 115 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 theft from the person.
The median sale price around E17 8RY in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £525,000 (about £734 per square foot) based on 124 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 8RY, including Low Hall Nursery School (Outstanding), South Grove Primary School (Outstanding) and Kelmscott School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 8RY is St James Street in TfL zone 3, about 234 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 8RY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,380 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 8RY 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).