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E17 9QL

Orford Road

Hoe Street

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Detailed insights for E17 9QL

Overview

Postcode E17 9QL is located in a major urban area, within the Hoe Street ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Central area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 112.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Knotts Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Walthamstow Central has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,899 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walthamstow Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 112.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.2%

Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 9QL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Walthamstow Central located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E17 9QL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.3 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road
0.3 mi

Walthamstow Queen's Road

N/A

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
11,977.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.05(+116%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.29(-3%)
Theft from the person
21.2(+126%)
Other theft
12.62(+10%)
Vehicle crime
11.61(+24%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
144
45.28%
Pakistani
46
14.47%
Other White
45
14.15%
Caribbean
14
4.4%
Other
14
4.4%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
151
56.55%
Level 3 (A level)
33
12.36%
No qualifications
28
10.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
41
31.78%
Owns outright
32
24.81%
Other social rented
7
5.43%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Hoe Street

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £695,000 in Hoe Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £310,000 up to £2,170,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoe Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats42£485,750£7,790
Semi-Detached15£846,500£9,076
Terraced43£900,000£8,660

10 year median price trend in Hoe Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoe Street.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 9QL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202560, Orford Road, London, E17 9QLTerracedFreehold£2,170,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 2, 72, Orford Road, London, E17 9QLFlatsLeasehold£507,000
05 May 2026Flat 4, 93, Orford Road, London, E17 9QRFlatsLeasehold£460,000
26 Sept 202528B, Second Avenue, London, E17 9QHFlatsLeasehold£542,500
06 May 202534, Second Avenue, London, E17 9QHTerracedFreehold£1,475,000

Schools

In the E17 9QL postcode area, located within Walthamstow Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E17 9QL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNurseryChurch Hill Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryWalthamstow School for GirlsCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryEmmanuel Community SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 9QL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar24-26 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NJWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miCentral Quick Stop270 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9QDWalking directions to Central Quick Stop
0.2 miExpress SupermarketHoe Street, Waltham Forest, E17 9ALWalking directions to Express Supermarket
0.2 miNisa Local29 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NLWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.2 miTesco Express5 Selborne Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7LSWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 9QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ahsan Khan

Hoe Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Andrew James Dixon

Hoe Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Miriam Rose Mirwitch

Hoe Street - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardHoe StreetE05013893
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Walthamstow CentralE02000910
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 016DE01004411
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E17 9QL

Is E17 9QL (Walthamstow Central) safe?

The area around E17 9QL records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 9 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 theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E17 9QL?

The median sale price around E17 9QL in Walthamstow Central is £695,000 (about £8,430 per square metre) based on 100 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E17 9QL?

There are 20 schools close to E17 9QL, including Church Hill Nursery School (Outstanding), Walthamstow School for Girls (Outstanding) and Emmanuel Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E17 9QL?

The closest station to E17 9QL is Walthamstow Central in TfL zone 3, about 309 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 9QL?

E17 9QL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,899 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.