Postcode E17 9HS is located in a major urban area, within the Wood Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Wood Street area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year. The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Knotts Green.
Wood Street has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,047 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Wood Street has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wood Street is £68,670 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 314 ft away from E17 9HS.
Wood Street near E17 9HS 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 |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Knotts Green | Small | Walking directions to Knotts Green |
| 0.4 mi | Wingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Wingfield Park |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £654,250 in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,750 up to £1,280,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 34 | £385,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £1,160,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £801,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wood Street
In the E17 9HS postcode area, located within Wood Street, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 9HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Local | 29 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Shernhall Market | Shernhall Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3EY | Walking directions to Shernhall Market |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 24-26 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Super Market | Wood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3LX | Walking directions to Mini Super 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.