Gresley Close Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
22 addresses across 1 postcode (E17), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22841125.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 3, E: 6, F: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Waltham Forest costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is St James Street (Walthamstow), about 640 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St James's Park, is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 18.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Firs, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 79 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1991-1995 (6); 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (16); owner-occupied (1); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Waltham Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,387 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,591 | £1,857 | £2,122 | £2,387 | £2,917 | £3,448 | £3,978 | £4,774 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (50% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Other Article 4 Direction Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Low Hall Depot: up to 700 homes, not permissioned (180 m)
- Former Public House on Corner of Queens Road and Markhouse Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- Betts Mews, E17: up to 42 homes, not permissioned (380 m)
- Frames Pool Club, 74-78 St James St: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages off of Queens Rd: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- St James Quarter: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Mission Grove Car Park: up to 62 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Lennox Trading Estate: up to 53 homes, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 11 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 21 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 10 low and 9 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 8 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 8SF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St James Street (Walthamstow) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Lea Bridge 877,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Walthamstow Queen's Road 997,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Walthamstow Central Underground Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Blackhorse Road Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barn Croft Primary School Walthamstow | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | High Street Car Park | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 56 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10 km (6.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 31.7 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Firs | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St James Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dental Practice | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Whipps Cross Hospital | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St James's Park 3.5 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,350 m² | 280 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Honeybone Allotment Site 1.5 ha | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Barnabas and St James the Greater, a listed building (Grade II*), 930 m (0.6 miles) east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Barnabas and St James the Greater | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Springfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 8 km (5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Number 5 | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Reservoir Number 3 | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Reservoir Number 4 | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Reservoir Number 1 | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Wick Field | Wood | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 18.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 22 | 22 |
None of the street's 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Waltham Forest: see them on the Waltham Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 120 m | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Outstanding (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Low Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kelmscott School | Secondary | 11–16 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| South Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sybourn Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 740 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppermill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Gamuel Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mission Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoneydown Park School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Pursuits at Barn Croft Primary School E17 8SB | School/college/university | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Asda Walthamstow - Markhouse Road PFS E17 8BQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Shakti News & Wine E17 8BQ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 31 Dec 2024 |
| Ocado Operating Limited E10 7FD | Distributors/Transporters | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Edwards & Ward at St Saviours Church Of England Primary School E17 8ER | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Commongate Hotel E17 8DQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Merlie's Fried Chicken E17 8BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 3 Jan 2026 |
| Markhouse Food & Wine E17 8BG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Early Education Centre E17 8ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Dixy Fried Chicken E17 8DH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 18 Jul 2026 |
| The Pantry UK Ltd at Kelmscott Secondary School E17 8DN | School/college/university | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Weirdough Bakery E17 8AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Chiro E17 8AA | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Jan 2025 |
| Footsteps Day Nursery E17 8PJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Sea Breeze Caribbean Kitchen E17 8AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Whittle Close (17); On or near Forster Road (15); On or near Brunel Road (8); On or near Albany Road (8); On or near Gresley Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 4% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 10% | 1% |
| Social rented | 64% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 6% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 79% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | under 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 89% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- E17 8SF: 22 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cockerell Road · Brunel Road · Newton Close · Whittle Close · Acacia Road · Telford Close · William Marshall Close · South Access Road · Myrtle Road · Luther King Close · Low Hall Lane · Forster Road
All the streets in E17 and across Waltham Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.