Moving to E17 Hoe Street

Commuting from E17

Good · 25–35 min

Door-to-door TfL Journey Planner times from the representative postcode, arriving by 08:15 on a fixed weekday.

• Waterloo50 min
• King's Cross32 min
• Liverpool Street36 min
• Canary Wharf49 min
• Paddington52 min
• Victoria42 min

Who already lives in E17?

High · 28–34%29.3% of households at the representative LSOA have dependent children — a useful signal of how family-skewed the immediate streets feel.

How E17 compares nearby

Moving to E17 — FAQ

What's it like to live in E17?

E17 (Hoe Street, Waltham Forest) scores 76/100 overall — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 51). Safety 78/100, green space 83/100, family life 75/100, commute 68/100. 29.3% of nearby households have dependent children (average family density).

How long is the commute from E17?

Fastest door-to-door commute is 32 minutes to King's Cross (TfL Journey Planner, arriving by 08:15 on a weekday). Times to all six central hubs are shown below.

How much is council tax in E17?

Annual Band D council tax in E17 is £2,213 (2025/26, including GLA precept). Where the outcode straddles boroughs, every touching authority is listed below.

What are the schools like in E17?

Waltham Forest has seen rising demand across Walthamstow and Leyton, compressing catchment distances.

What's the crime rate in E17?

The Metropolitan Police recorded 0 incidents in E17 during May 2026, the latest published month. Safety score: 78/100.

Is E17 a good place to move to with kids?

Use the per-dimension scores as your filter: safety (78/100) and family infrastructure (75/100) are the ones most families weigh first. The full report links to School Owl catchment guidance, crime breakdowns and a dedicated commute view.