Postcode E17 9SL is located in a major urban area, within the Markhouse ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Walthamstow Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year. The nearest station is Walthamstow Central, about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Walthamstow Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,232 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Walthamstow Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.1% 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.
The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 55 ft away from E17 9SL.
Walthamstow Central near E17 9SL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Walthamstow Central located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| 0.1 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Queens Road | Overground | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queens Road |
| 0.1 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.4 mi | Wingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Wingfield Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £712,500 (about £724 per square foot) in Markhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £1,220,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 45 | £783,000 | £738 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £749,922 | £664 |
| Flats | 23 | £485,000 | £676 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £369,500 | £595,000 | £553,743 |
| 2017 | £305,000 | £715,000 | £575,000 |
| 2018 | £353,000 | £490,000 | £580,000 |
| 2019 | £474,500 | £705,000 | £624,500 |
| 2020 | £409,000 | £759,000 | £665,000 |
| 2021 | £402,550 | £657,275 | £685,028 |
| 2022 | £415,000 | £688,500 | £722,500 |
| 2023 | £395,000 | £690,000 | £650,000 |
| 2024 | £440,000 | — | £718,950 |
| 2025 | £463,500 | £749,922 | £737,798 |
| 2026 | £490,500 | — | £758,920 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £656 | £481 | £486 |
| 2017 | £582 | £644 | £627 |
| 2018 | £603 | £348 | £567 |
| 2019 | £667 | £433 | £592 |
| 2020 | £626 | £687 | £677 |
| 2021 | £650 | £874 | £666 |
| 2022 | £677 | £764 | £697 |
| 2023 | £660 | £584 | £700 |
| 2024 | £677 | — | £716 |
| 2025 | £661 | £664 | £685 |
| 2026 | £715 | — | £741 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E17 9SL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | Apartment 75, Gateway Apartments, 11, Station Approach, London, E17 9SL | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | Apartment 69, Gateway Apartments, 11, Station Approach, London, E17 9SL | Flats | Leasehold | £525,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Apartment 38, Gateway Apartments, 11, Station Approach, London, E17 9SL | Flats | Leasehold | £550,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Apartment 26, Gateway Apartments, 11, Station Approach, London, E17 9SL | Flats | Leasehold | £545,000 | |
| 06 Nov 2025 | Apartment 73, Gateway Apartments, 11, Station Approach, London, E17 9SL | Flats | Leasehold | £600,000 |
In the E17 9SL postcode area, located within Walthamstow Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 9SL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 5 Selborne Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 7LS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Central Quick Stop | 270 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 9QD | Walking directions to Central Quick Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 38 Selborne Walk, Walthamstow, London, E17 7JR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Gospodina | 194 High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7JH | Walking directions to Gospodina |
| 0.1 mi | Station Food and Wine | Hoe Street, Waltham Forest, E17 9PP | Walking directions to Station Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E17 9SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chanté Syreena Johnson
Markhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Johar Khan
Markhouse - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E17 9SL records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around E17 9SL in Walthamstow Central is £712,500 (about £724 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E17 9SL, including Edinburgh Primary School (Good), Church Hill Nursery School (Outstanding) and Walthamstow School for Girls (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E17 9SL is Walthamstow Central in TfL zone 3, about 116 m away, serving the Overground and Victoria lines.
E17 9SL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,232 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 9SL is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chanté Syreena Johnson (Green Party) and Johar Khan (Labour Party).