Postcode E17 9EL 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Knotts Green.
Upper Walthamstow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Walthamstow has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.5% 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 per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 9EL.
Upper Walthamstow near E17 9EL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Wood Street | Overground | Walking directions to Wood Street |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Leyton Midland Road | Overground | Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 £592,500 in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £567,000 |
| Flats | 45 | £390,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £926,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £760,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wood Street
In the E17 9EL postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Uncle's Mini Market | 871 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS | Walking directions to Uncle's Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Save Spot | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NG | Walking directions to Save Spot |
| 0.2 mi | SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NT | Walking directions to SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sahan Market | 791-793 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS | Walking directions to Sahan Market |
| 0.3 mi | Wood Street Supermarket | 173 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3NU | Walking directions to Wood Street Supermarket |
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.
Elected local representatives for E17 9EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Richard Charles Sweden
Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephanie Lynne Talbut
Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.