Manby Walk Unity Place, Waltham Forest
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (E17), about 30 m long. USRN 22855310.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £605,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3).
- 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 B; 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 310 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Stoneydown Park, is about 270 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 11 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Firs, about 290 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 410 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 55% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 357 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £605,000 | £605,000 | £605,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £580,000 | £580,000 | £580,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £540,000 | £525,000 | £545,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | 1 E17 7FL | Terraced | £605,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2023 | 1 E17 7FL | Terraced | £580,000 | |
| 17 May 2019 | 3 E17 7FL | Terraced | £545,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2019 | 1 E17 7FL | Terraced | £525,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2019 | 2 E17 7FL | Terraced | £540,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 3 E17 7FL | Other | £606,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Sep 2016 | 3 E17 7FL | Other | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2017 (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
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 B (44% of about 1,310 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)
- Mission Grove Car Park: up to 62 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- St James Quarter: up to 300 homes, not permissioned (370 m)
- Former Cinema Buxton Road: up to 48 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- 58-60 High Street: up to 16 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Frames Pool Club, 74-78 St James St: up to 27 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- Wilkos,Walthamstow High Street: up to 90 homes, not permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Osborne Grove: up to 30 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Standard Music Venue The Tryst, 1 Blackhorse Lane, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 11 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 7FL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| E17 7FN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | St James Street (Walthamstow) 1.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 310 m |
| Blackhorse Road 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | |
| Walthamstow Queen's Road 997,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Blackhorse Road Underground Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Walthamstow Central Underground Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Tottenham Hale Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hazelwood Road Walthamstow | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Canary Wharf Pier | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High Street Car Park | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 55 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 31.9 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Firs | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Abbey Dental Practice | 340 m |
| Hospital | Whipps Cross Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pretoria Stores | 230 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stoneydown Park 5,280 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | St James's Park 3.5 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,810 m² | 370 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Honeybone Allotment Site 1.5 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Springfield Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Number 5 | Lake or reservoir | 760 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Reservoir Number 4 | Lake or reservoir | 810 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Reservoir Number 2 | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| High Maynard Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Tottenham Marshes | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Walthamstow Forest | Wood | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 4 |
3 of the street's 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Coppermill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | No published inspection |
| Stoneydown Park School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Willowfield School | Secondary | 11–16 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Mission Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Big Creative Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Low Hall Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Outstanding (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| South Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barn Croft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | 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 |
| Kelmscott School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Edinburgh Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Saviour's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Diamonds Nursery Ltd E17 7DH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Chow & Cha E17 7AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Mar 2026 |
| Dessert Delicacy E17 E17 7AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 11 May 2026 |
| Townly Local E17 7HA | Retailers - other | 210 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bonners Fish Bar E17 7EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Oct 2025 |
| Pretoria Stores E17 7DL | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Costless Food & Wine E17 7PF | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Well Pharmacy E17 7AD | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| St Patrick's Primary School E17 7DP | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Moonlight Food Store E17 7PF | Retailers - other | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Jerkfusion E17 7LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Delight Kitchen E17 7PJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| B. Mac's E17 7LD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Costa Coffee E17 7PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Ozan Bakery E17 7PJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | Unknown | 20 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 105 |
| Other theft | 27 |
| Theft from the person | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Public order | 19 |
| Burglary | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Haroldstone Road (45); On or near Parking Area (45); On or near Maude Road (33); On or near Tenby Road (32); On or near Hazelwood Road (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 55% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 69% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 49% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 13% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 21% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 27% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 76% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Moroccan Corner (restaurant/cafe/canteen, E17 7LD) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Blackhorse Road · Tenby Road · Glenthorne Road · Southcote Road · Maude Terrace · Maude Road · Hazelwood Road · Manning Road · Chewton Road · Newman Road · High Street · Haroldstone 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.