Is E17 6ZN a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

625 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of E17 6ZN. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
182
Anti-social behaviour
163
Other theft
54
Vehicle crime
40
Shoplifting
32
Theft from the person
30
Burglary
28
Public order
28

House prices

£529,102

Average price in Waltham Forest (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.8% year on year.

Terraced
£624,560
Semi-detached
£804,982
Detached
£1,045,867
Flat / maisonette
£389,823

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for E17 6ZN specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near E17 6ZN on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near E17 6ZN on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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