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About

Cathall ward is situated in the southern part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, bordering the borough of Redbridge. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including terraced homes and post-war estates. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Cathall Road Open Space, which provide recreational areas for the community. The ward is served by Leytonstone High Road for local shopping needs.

A notable local feature is the former Cathall Road Baths, a historic building that has been repurposed for community use. The ward includes part of the Leyton Mills retail park, offering larger stores and a cinema. Public transport connections are provided by bus routes along Leytonstone High Road and Cathall Road, linking to nearby stations. The area maintains a functional, community-focused atmosphere with essential local services.

Area overview

On average Cathall has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathall is £59,482 per year. There are 1 schools in Cathall: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Cathall is home to around 10,483 people, with a population density of about 11,702.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

Cathall Population
10,483
Population density
11,702.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.28(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.56(-12%)
Vehicle crime
7.73(-20%)
Other theft
7.73(-34%)
Shoplifting
5.91(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,280
21.75%
Other White
2,264
21.6%
Pakistani
1,049
10.01%
Caribbean
1,000
9.54%
African
908
8.66%
Total population: 10,482

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,542
40.88%
No qualifications
1,685
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,071
12.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
868
10.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
816
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 8,664

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,330
34.79%
Owns with a mortgage
701
18.34%
Other social rented
635
16.61%
Owns outright
558
14.6%
Social rents from council
503
13.16%
Total households: 3,823

Property prices in Cathall

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Cathall area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £947,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cathall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cathall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats32£360,000
Semi-Detached1£916,000
Terraced44£638,000

10 years median price trend in Cathall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathall.

All postcodes in Cathall

E114SW

Elmore Road

E114YF

Corn Way

E152TR

Downsell Road

E114PS

Melford Road

E152AZ

Drapers Road

E152DA

Westdown Road

E114PR

Melford Road

E152DD

Gordon Road

E114AY

Cathall

E114PZ

Lincoln Street

E114ET

Calderon Road

E114JF

North Birkbeck Road

E114LS

Orange Grove

E152FL

Westdown Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.