Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Waltham Forest: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and more recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E17 5FR.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 61 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 79 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Walthamstow Academy (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
33crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 33 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21.6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
30GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 30 GP, 18 dentists, pharmacy 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: WALTHAM FOREST 8 PCN-EAS — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 25 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
21green spaces
- IMD environment decile 2/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 2 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 37.4 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Playground (800 m²) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
55shops & libraries
- 47 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Costco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Walthamstow - Billet Road — 0.1 mi
In Waltham Forest, 78% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 93% got their first preference (99% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Waltham Forest, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near E17 5FR.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in E17.
Average sold price by property type across the E17 district, 2021–2026.
About E17 5FR
E17 5FR scores 68/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Co-op Walthamstow - Billet Road within a short walk. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E17 5FR is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,659 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 2/10).
There are 79 schools within the typical catchment area, including 12 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 49 rated Good. The nearest school is Walthamstow Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 33 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 30 GP surgeries and 18 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is WALTHAM FOREST 8 PCN-EAS, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
