Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London

E17 (Walthamstow): crime, schools, stations and house prices

E17 (Walthamstow) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Waltham Forest. Homes sold for a median of £545,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 4.8% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 4/10 (average), with about 91 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 40 schools with an E17 postcode, and the nearest stations include Walthamstow Central, Walthamstow Queen's Road and St James Street.

House prices in E17

1,112 homes sold in E17 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £545,000. That's 4.8% higher than the 12 months before (£520,000). 21 of them were new builds.

Latest recorded sales

Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.

Crime and safety in E17

Crime score: 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 91 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.

How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 62 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E17 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (15,076 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.

Schools in E17

40 open schools have an E17 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.

Nursery schools (2)

Primary schools (24)

Secondary schools (7)

Sixth form and colleges (3)

Special and other schools (4)

Stations near E17

Council and wards

E17 is covered by Waltham Forest. Wards include Chapel End, Forest, Hale End & Highams Park South, Higham Hill, High Street, Hoe Street, Larkswood and Lea Bridge.

Frequently asked questions

Is E17 a safe area to live?

E17 (Walthamstow) has a crime score of 4/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 91 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.

What is the average house price in E17?

The median sale price in E17 (Walthamstow) was £545,000 across 1,112 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 4.8% higher than the previous 12 months.

Which stations are near E17?

The nearest stations to the centre of E17 are Walthamstow Central (0.3 mi), Walthamstow Queen's Road (0.4 mi), St James Street (0.6 mi) and Wood Street (0.8 mi).

How many schools are there in E17?

There are 40 open schools with an E17 postcode, including 24 primary and 7 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.

Which council covers E17?

E17 is covered by Waltham Forest council.

Nearby areas

Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.