Postcode E17 9HF 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 average crime levels, with around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Knotts Green.
Upper Walthamstow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,783 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Walthamstow has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.9% 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 9HF.
Upper Walthamstow near E17 9HF 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 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 (about £733 per square foot) in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £926,000 | £702 |
| Terraced | 40 | £848,470 | £792 |
| Detached | 1 | £567,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 44 | £419,000 | £633 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £329,500 | £770,000 | £650,000 |
| 2017 | £335,000 | £707,000 | £627,000 |
| 2018 | £378,500 | £707,000 | £605,000 |
| 2019 | £347,500 | £664,025 | £605,000 |
| 2020 | £405,000 | £702,750 | £696,750 |
| 2021 | £406,000 | £807,000 | £700,000 |
| 2022 | £430,000 | £688,000 | £770,000 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £843,500 | £770,000 |
| 2024 | £407,000 | £875,000 | £730,000 |
| 2025 | £401,250 | £926,000 | £805,000 |
| 2026 | £365,000 | — | £756,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £526 | £572 | £593 |
| 2017 | £637 | £596 | £622 |
| 2018 | £603 | £571 | £606 |
| 2019 | £609 | £604 | £610 |
| 2020 | £598 | £560 | £664 |
| 2021 | £606 | £712 | £688 |
| 2022 | £652 | £606 | £749 |
| 2023 | £647 | £654 | £742 |
| 2024 | £653 | £640 | £725 |
| 2025 | £669 | £702 | £757 |
| 2026 | £658 | — | £778 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 9HF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 144, Chestnut Avenue South, London, E17 9EL | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 83, Chestnut Avenue South, London, E17 9EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 193, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HX | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Flat C, 237, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HX | Flats | Leasehold | £445,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | 20, Ferndale Avenue, London, E17 9EH | Terraced | Freehold | £1,185,000 |
In the E17 9HF 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 9HF
| 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.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E17 9HF, 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
The area around E17 9HF records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E17 9HF in Upper Walthamstow is £580,000 (about £733 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to E17 9HF, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Henry Maynard Primary School (Good) and Leyton Sixth Form College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 9HF is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 451 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 9HF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,783 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 9HF is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Richard Charles Sweden (Labour Party) and Stephanie Lynne Talbut (Labour Party).