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N17 9NH

St James

Waltham Forest

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Detailed insights for N17 9NH

Overview

Postcode N17 9NH is located in a major urban area, within the St James ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Blackhorse Road area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year. The nearest station is Tottenham Hale, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Canal Walk.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Blackhorse Road has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Blackhorse Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.4%

Approximately 18.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Blackhorse Road is £71,094 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from N17 9NH.

Flood risk

No risk

Blackhorse Road near N17 9NH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Tottenham Hale located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for N17 9NH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Tottenham Hale

Greater Anglia, Victoria

Walking directions to Tottenham Hale
0.5 mi

3

Blackhorse Road

Overground, Victoria

Walking directions to Blackhorse Road
0.9 mi

3

Bruce Grove

Overground

Walking directions to Bruce Grove

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for N17 9NH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCanal WalkSmallWalking directions to Canal Walk
0.2 miArmadale GreenSmallWalking directions to Armadale Green
0.5 miCanal WalkSmallWalking directions to Canal Walk

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
698 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
30.55(+14%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.38(-28%)
Bicycle theft
16.78(+949%)
Theft from the person
14.63(+56%)
Other theft
12.91(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
161
41.93%
Other White
68
17.71%
African
20
5.21%
Caribbean
17
4.43%
Chinese
16
4.17%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
198
55.93%
Level 3 (A level)
75
21.19%
No qualifications
33
9.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
7.91%
Other
9
2.54%
Total 16+ residents: 354

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
39.87%
Owns with a mortgage
38
24.05%
Other social rented
24
15.19%
Owns outright
23
14.56%
Social rents from council
5
3.16%
Total households: 158

Property prices in St James

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£735
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£406K – £658K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £735 per square foot) in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced46£706,000£777
Semi-Detached3£630,000£791
Flats73£449,150£705

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353,000£600,000£501,500
2017£380,000£450,000£540,100
2018£383,493£552,500£580,000
2019£400,000£465,000£542,500
2020£390,250£550,000£591,375
2021£410,000£518,500£626,750
2022£440,500£632,500£645,000
2023£397,500£483,000£675,000
2024£420,250£855,000£667,500
2025£436,000£633,750£675,000
2026£490,000£718,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£646£557£590
2017£637£557£613
2018£613£500£627
2019£587£584£601
2020£614£730£645
2021£679£783£669
2022£700£693£749
2023£666£504£740
2024£688£616£719
2025£706£791£760
2026£688£752
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St James in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N17 9NH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near N17 9NH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Jun 2026Flat 6, Alder Court, Bream Close, London, N17 9BSFlatsLeasehold£320,000
23 Sept 2025Flat 8, Alder Court, Bream Close, London, N17 9BSFlatsLeasehold£245,000
01 Jun 2026223, Bream Close, London, N17 9DWFlatsLeasehold£264,000
17 Dec 2025210, Bream Close, London, N17 9DWFlatsLeasehold£375,000
28 Jul 2025205, Bream Close, London, N17 9DWFlatsLeasehold£227,500

Schools

In the N17 9NH postcode area, located within Blackhorse Road, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for N17 9NH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryFerry Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miAll-throughHarris Academy TottenhamFree schools

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryWillowfield SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of N17 9NH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for N17 9NH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLock 17 Wholefoods2 Hale Wharf, London, N17 9LWWalking directions to Lock 17 Wholefoods
0.2 miRJV News174 Reedham Close, London, N17 9PUWalking directions to RJV News
0.3 miAsda ExpressDaneland Walk, Tottenham, London, N17 9GWWalking directions to Asda Express
0.3 miTesco ExpressHaringey, N17 9LPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miLidlBroad Lane, London, N15 4QDWalking directions to Lidl

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

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 N17 9NH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Anna Rose Kerr

St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

David Berrie

St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Martin Edobor

St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardSt JamesE05013899
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blackhorse RoadE02000908
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 014AE01004391
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about N17 9NH

Is N17 9NH (Blackhorse Road) safe?

The area around N17 9NH records about 94 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near N17 9NH?

The median sale price around N17 9NH in Blackhorse Road is £525,000 (about £735 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near N17 9NH?

There are 20 schools close to N17 9NH, including Ferry Lane Primary School (Good), Harris Academy Tottenham (Outstanding) and Willowfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to N17 9NH?

The closest station to N17 9NH is Tottenham Hale in TfL zone 3, about 551 m away, serving the Greater Anglia and Victoria lines.

How deprived is the area around N17 9NH?

N17 9NH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents N17 9NH (Blackhorse Road) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering N17 9NH is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anna Rose Kerr (Green Party), David Berrie (Green Party) and Martin Edobor (Green Party).