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About

Cathall ward is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, in the northeast of the city. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, flats, and social housing. It is situated near Leytonstone and Leyton, with good transport links via the Central Line and local bus routes. The ward includes parts of the Lea Valley and is close to Leyton Marshes, offering green spaces for recreation.

The area has a range of local amenities, including shops, schools, and community centres. Cathall Road is a key thoroughfare, with small businesses and services catering to residents. The ward has a diverse population, with a blend of long-standing communities and newer arrivals. While it is largely residential, there are pockets of industrial and commercial activity nearby. The area is undergoing gradual change, with some redevelopment projects aimed at improving housing and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Cathall has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 94 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 of residents in Cathall is £49,394 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.9%
Connectivity
7/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 £515,000 in Cathall area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 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
Flats30£369,250
Semi-Detached1£916,000
Terraced46£625,750

10 years median price trend in Cathall

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.