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E17 9HT

Burns Close

Wood Street

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Detailed insights for E17 9HT

Overview

Postcode E17 9HT 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Knotts Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Upper Walthamstow has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.1%

Approximately 34.1% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £82,001 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from E17 9HT.

Flood risk

No risk

Upper Walthamstow near E17 9HT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Wood Street located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 9HT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street
0.6 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.8 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 9HT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKnotts GreenSmallWalking directions to Knotts Green
0.4 miWingfield ParkSmallWalking directions to Wingfield Park

Area Profile

Population
383
Population density
17,814 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
31.74(+18%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.42(-44%)
Drugs
8.09(+30%)
Public order
4.98(-26%)
Vehicle crime
4.36(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
40.52%
Other White
53
13.77%
Pakistani
40
10.39%
African
28
7.27%
Other Asian
27
7.01%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
47.75%
No qualifications
50
17.3%
Level 3 (A level)
42
14.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.54%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
34.07%
Social rents from council
44
32.59%
Owns outright
19
14.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.37%
Shared ownership
5
3.7%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Wood Street

Median price£580,000
Price per sq ft£745
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £847K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 (about £745 per square foot) in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wood Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£926,000£702
Terraced39£846,940£792
Detached1£567,000£573
Flats41£397,500£665

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wood Street

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wood Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£329,500£770,000£642,000
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£395,000£926,000£805,000
2026£365,000£756,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wood Street.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wood Street.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£524£572£597
2017£637£596£622
2018£603£571£606
2019£609£604£610
2020£598£560£664
2021£600£712£688
2022£652£606£749
2023£647£731£742
2024£653£640£725
2025£670£702£757
2026£678£817
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wood Street.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wood Street in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 9HT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 9HT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Oct 202597, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HSSemi-DetachedFreehold£805,500
14 Mar 2025121, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HSTerracedFreehold£865,000
11 Mar 2026Lower Maisonette, 82, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HPFlatsLeasehold£535,000
08 Sept 2025Flat 2, 96, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HPFlatsLeasehold£527,000
22 Jul 202538, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HPTerracedFreehold£890,000

Schools

In the E17 9HT postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 9HT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Mary's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryHenry Maynard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryWalthamstow School for GirlsCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 9HT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 9HT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miShernhall MarketShernhall Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3EYWalking directions to Shernhall Market
0.2 miMini Super MarketWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3LXWalking directions to Mini Super Market
0.2 miWood Street Supermarket173 Wood Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3NUWalking directions to Wood Street Supermarket
0.2 miNisa Local29 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miSJR Woodstreet Food and WineWood Street, Waltham Forest, E17 3NTWalking directions to SJR Woodstreet Food and Wine

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,772
Band C£2,025
Band D£2,278
Band E£2,784
Band F£3,290
Band G£3,796
Band H£4,555

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E17 9HT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Charles Sweden

Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Stephanie Lynne Talbut

Wood Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardWood StreetE05013903
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Upper WalthamstowE02000909
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 015BE01004465
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-12-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 9HT

Is E17 9HT (Upper Walthamstow) safe?

The area around E17 9HT records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.

What is the average house price near E17 9HT?

The median sale price around E17 9HT in Upper Walthamstow is £580,000 (about £745 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 9HT?

There are 20 schools close to E17 9HT, including St Mary's CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Henry Maynard Primary School (Good) and Walthamstow School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 9HT?

The closest station to E17 9HT is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 387 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E17 9HT?

E17 9HT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,047 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E17 9HT (Upper Walthamstow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E17 9HT 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.