Area Report
Last updated 02 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Waltham Forest: a school rated Outstanding within a short walk and roughly 17 km² reachable 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 8EG.
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
- 77 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 117 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Sybourn Primary School (Outstanding) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
78crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 78 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 42.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
37GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 36 GP, 1 hospital, 19 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CRAWLEY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 21 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
18green 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.
- 30.5 ha total
- largest park 14.7 ha (0.42 mi away)
Nearest: Friendship Gardens — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
64shops & libraries
- 54 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Aldi, Morrisons, Tesco, Asda…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Aldi Leyton London — 0.2 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 8EG.
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 8EG
E17 8EG scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Leyton London 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E17 8EG is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 10,288 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 117 schools within the typical catchment area, including 24 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 53 rated Good. The nearest school is Sybourn Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 78 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 36 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 19 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CRAWLEY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 mi away. The nearest hospital is WHIPPS CROSS HOSPITAL, 1.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
