Postcode E17 9HX 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 5 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 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 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 305 ft away from E17 9HX.
Upper Walthamstow near E17 9HX 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Wingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Wingfield Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £582,500 (about £745 per square foot) in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £926,000 | £702 |
| Terraced | 38 | £848,470 | £793 |
| Detached | 1 | £567,000 | £573 |
| Flats | 41 | £397,500 | £665 |
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 | £395,000 | £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 | £670 | £702 | £757 |
| 2026 | £678 | — | £817 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 9HX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 193, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HX | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 180A, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HZ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 144, Chestnut Avenue South, London, E17 9EL | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 110, Chestnut Avenue South, London, E17 9EL | Terraced | Freehold | £770,000 | |
| 04 Jun 2025 | 83, Chestnut Avenue South, London, E17 9EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £405,000 |
In the E17 9HX postcode area, located within Upper Walthamstow, there are 9 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 9HX
| 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 | Sahan Market | 791-793 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS | Walking directions to Sahan Market |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 727a Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 9HX, 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 9HX 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 9HX in Upper Walthamstow is £582,500 (about £745 per square foot) based on 84 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 9HX, 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 9HX is Wood Street in TfL zone 4, about 536 m away, serving the Overground line.
E17 9HX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,188 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 9HX 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).
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.