Phoenix Close Walthamstow, Waltham Forest
19 addresses across 1 postcode (E17), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22865575.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £560,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 14).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Blackhorse Road, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 140 m away, and Lloyd Park (12 hectares) is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 17.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Penrhyn Surgery, about 330 m away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 46% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 197 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £122,000 | £122,000 | £122,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2022 | 10 E17 5YD | Terraced | £560,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2019 | 14 E17 5YD | Terraced | £440,000 | |
| 13 Nov 2009 | 14 E17 5YD | Terraced | £175,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2005 | 14 E17 5YD | Terraced | £122,000 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (14); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1996-2002 (14); 1983-1990 (1); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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 (55% of about 940 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)
- Priory Court: up to 80 homes, not permissioned (130 m)
- 74 Oakfield Road, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- 74 Oakfield Road, permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- The Salvation Army, 434 Forest Rd: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 282 Forest Road: up to 9 homes, permissioned (620 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Garages off of Billet Rd: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Sri Karpaga Vinayagar Kovil, 2-4 Bedford Rd: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
- 54 Melville Rd: up to 10 homes, permissioned (760 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 16 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 13 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 5YD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Blackhorse Road 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Walthamstow Central 4.3 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Walthamstow Queen's Road 997,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Blackhorse Road Underground Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Walthamstow Central Underground Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Countess Road Higham Hill | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bedford Road Car Park | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 60 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 90 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 33.1 km (21 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Penrhyn Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 12 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest K Macgregors Chemist | 80 m |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Whipps Cross Hospital | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,950 m² | 140 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Lloyd Park 12 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 70 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Higham Hill Allotment Site 4.2 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Water House, Lloyd Park (William Morris Gallery), a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Water House, Lloyd Park (William Morris Gallery) | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Banbury Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| High Maynard Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Lockwood Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Tottenham Marshes | Wetland | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Ainslie Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Pole Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 17.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 19 |
3 of the street's 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Winns Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | No published inspection |
| Roger Ascham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walthamstow Academy Christian | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hillyfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenleaf Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whittingham Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chapel End Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre | Primary | 2–7 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Big Creative Academy | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest Muslim | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Emmanuel Community School Christian | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacGregor's Chemist E17 5NB | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt | |
| Penrhyn Childcare Centre E17 5NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Aidan’s Grocery E17 5NB | Retailers - other | 70 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Waltham Forest Council at Priory Court Community Centre E17 5NB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Raji Local E17 5EP | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Harvest Wine Store E17 5EW | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Akshar Pharmacies E17 5BZ | Retailers - other | 280 m | Exempt | |
| Winn's Local Mini Market E17 5HB | Retailers - other | 310 m | 4 Good | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Winns Store E17 5EL | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Juniper Pursuits at Roger Ascham Primary School E17 5HU | School/college/university | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Early Buds Nursery E17 6EG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Drugs | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Thorpe Crescent (33); On or near Eastleigh Road (26); On or near Sherwood Close (22); On or near Heron Close (15); On or near Kinross Terrace (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 46% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 67% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 8% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 46% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 19% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 18% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 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 | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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 5YD: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Queensland Close · Elphinstone Road · Priory Court · Sherwood Close · Fleeming Road · Pennant Terrace · Lisbon Close · Eastleigh Road · Heron Close · Kinross Terrace · Penrhyn Avenue · Carr 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.