Waltham Forest · E17

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Covering Walthamstow, Upper Walthamstow, including Chapel End, Forest, Hale End & Highams Park South. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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E17 (Walthamstow) in a nutshell

E17 covers Walthamstow, Upper Walthamstow, in Waltham Forest. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for E17

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Waltham Forest council area

E17 is in Waltham Forest's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

E17 stretches across Chapel End, Forest, Hale End & Highams Park South and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'E17', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Postcodes change here

Lots of old E17 postcodes have been retired. If an old letter shows a different postcode, use your current one.

Where's this from?Doogal/ONSPD: 1,531 of 2,766 postcodes active
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Waltham Forest page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does E17 cover?

E17 (Walthamstow, Upper Walthamstow) includes the wards of Chapel End, Forest, Hale End & Highams Park South, Higham Hill, High Street, Hoe Street, Larkswood, Lea Bridge, Markhouse, St James, Upper Walthamstow, William Morris, Wood Street (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to E17?

Neighbouring districts include E10 (Leyton), E11 (Leytonstone), E18 (Woodford), E4 (Chingford) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering E17 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in E17?

About 38,605 households and 103,402 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,531 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is E17 in?

E17 sits in Waltham Forest (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Chingford and Woodford Green, Leyton and Wanstead, Walthamstow.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
E17 1
Areas covered
Walthamstow, Upper Walthamstow 2
Active postcodes
1,531 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
38,605 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
103,402 2
Electoral wards
Chapel End, Forest, Hale End & Highams Park South, Higham Hill, High Street, Hoe Street, Larkswood, Lea Bridge … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Chingford and Woodford Green, Leyton and Wanstead, Walthamstow 4
Local authority
Waltham Forest 4
Households privately renting (Waltham Forest built-up area)
27.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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