Area Report
Last updated 23 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E17 8EY.
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.
15Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
75 rated Good or better within 2 mi · 114 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
85crimes 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. · 85 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 43.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
35GP & 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. · 34 GP, 1 hospital, 20 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CRAWLEY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.4 mi
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 23 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 17 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
17green 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. · 29 ha total — largest park 14.7 ha (0.38 mi away)
Nearest: Friendship Gardens — 0.1 mi
53supermarkets
53 supermarkets within 2 mi — Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda… — nearest 0.2 mi — library 0.1 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 8EY.
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 8EY
E17 8EY scores 74/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with Aldi Leyton London about 4 minutes' walk away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E17 8EY 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 114 schools within the typical catchment area, including 25 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 50 rated Good. The nearest school is Sybourn Primary School (Ofsted: Outstanding), within a short walk.
There were 85 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 34 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 20 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CRAWLEY ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, about 9 minutes' walk away. The nearest hospital is WHIPPS CROSS HOSPITAL, 1.4 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
