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E17 9QW

West Avenue

Hoe Street

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Detailed insights for E17 9QW

Overview

Postcode E17 9QW 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 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Wingfield Park.

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
Moderate

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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 61 ft away from E17 9QW.

Flood risk

No risk

Walthamstow Central near E17 9QW 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 9QW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Walthamstow Central

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Walthamstow Central
0.4 mi

3

Walthamstow Queens Road

Overground

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road
0.4 mi

Walthamstow Queen's Road

N/A

Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E17 9QW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
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 9QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 9QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 May 202530, West Avenue, London, E17 9QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£875,000
10 Feb 202645A, First Avenue, London, E17 9QGFlatsLeasehold£450,000
26 Jun 202541, First Avenue, London, E17 9QGFlatsLeasehold£345,000
18 Feb 20255, First Avenue, London, E17 9QGTerracedFreehold£1,175,000
03 Oct 2025Flat 14, Thomas Lodge, 3, West Avenue, London, E17 9PUFlatsLeasehold£340,000

Schools

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

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

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryWalthamstow School for GirlsCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryEmmanuel Community SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E17 9QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar24-26 Orford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9NJWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miCentral Quick Stop270 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9QDWalking directions to Central Quick Stop
0.2 miFosters Super MarketHoe Street, Waltham Forest, E17 7JJWalking directions to Fosters Super Market
0.2 miTesco Express5 Selborne Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7LSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGolden Rustic Deli228 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3AYWalking directions to Golden Rustic Deli

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 9QW, 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 9QW

Is E17 9QW (Walthamstow Central) safe?

The area around E17 9QW 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 9QW?

The median sale price around E17 9QW 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 9QW?

There are 20 schools close to E17 9QW, 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 9QW?

The closest station to E17 9QW is Walthamstow Central in TfL zone 3, about 273 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around E17 9QW?

E17 9QW 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.