Postcode E17 9DS is located in a major urban area, within the Wood Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Upper Walthamstow area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upper Walthamstow is £62,300 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Knotts Green.
Upper Walthamstow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,188 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Walthamstow has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upper Walthamstow is £62,300 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from E17 9DS.
Upper Walthamstow near E17 9DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Wood Street | Overground | Walking directions to Wood Street |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Leyton Midland Road | Overground | Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Knotts Green | Small | Walking directions to Knotts Green |
| 0.5 mi | Wingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Wingfield Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £647,500 in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,750 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 38 | £390,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £1,220,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £785,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wood Street
In the E17 9DS postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 9DS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Uncle's Mini Market | 871 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS | Walking directions to Uncle's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sahan Market | 791-793 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS | Walking directions to Sahan Market |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 727a Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Save Spot | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NG | Walking directions to Save Spot |
| 0.2 mi | Quickpay | 766 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DN | Walking directions to Quickpay |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.