Area Report
Last updated 29 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Waltham Forest: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and Blackhorse Road Rail Station 0.4 miles off, putting roughly 17 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E17 5QJ.
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?
16Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 72 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 103 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
32crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 32 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21.4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
29GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 29 GP, 17 dentists, pharmacy 1.0 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: SINNOTT MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
Blackhorse Road Rail Station0.4 mi
Blackhorse Road Underground Station0.4 mi
25 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.12 mi
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- IMD environment decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6.2 ha total
- largest park 3 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (200 m²) — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
59shops & libraries
- 49 supermarkets within 2 mi
- The Co-operative Group, Tesco, Asda, Lidl…
- nearest 0.3 mi
- library 0.7 mi
Nearest: Co-op Blackhorse Lane - Walthamstow — 0.3 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 5QJ.
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 5QJ
E17 5QJ scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in transport and local amenities — with Blackhorse Road Rail Station 0.4 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E17 5QJ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,638 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 103 schools within the typical catchment area, including 17 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 55 rated Good. The nearest school is Big Creative Independent School, within a short walk.
There were 32 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 29 GP surgeries and 17 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is SINNOTT MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.0 mi away.
