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Chapel End

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About

Chapel End ward lies in the northeast of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing from different periods. Its streets are characterised by terraced homes, interwar semis, and some modern developments, creating a settled suburban atmosphere. The area is served by local shopping parades along Hoe Street and Church Hill, providing everyday amenities for residents.

The ward contains several green spaces, including the elongated Forest Road Recreation Ground, which offers sports facilities and play areas. A notable local feature is the historic St Saviour's Church on Church Hill, which anchors the area. Transport links are provided by London Overground services at Wood Street station, connecting the community to central London and surrounding boroughs.

Area overview

On average Chapel End has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 18% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chapel End is £80,550 per year. There are 6 schools in Chapel End: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Chapel End is home to around 13,614 people, with a population density of about 8,431.3 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Chapel End Population
13,614
Population density
8,431.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.93(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.46(+39%)
Vehicle crime
16.6(+77%)
Other theft
10.87(-5%)
Burglary
10.14(+85%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,591
33.72%
Other White
2,258
16.59%
Pakistani
1,422
10.45%
Caribbean
1,067
7.84%
African
905
6.65%
Total population: 13,614

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,806
45.69%
No qualifications
1,664
15.82%
Level 3 (A level)
1,361
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,125
10.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
911
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 10,519

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,784
36.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,121
23.03%
Owns outright
919
18.88%
Other social rented
556
11.42%
Social rents from council
305
6.27%
Total households: 4,868

Property prices in Chapel End

Median price£572,375
Price per sq ft£678
Sales (last 12 months)123
Typical range (middle 50%)£449K – £720K

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £572,375 (about £678 per square foot) in Chapel End area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,125,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chapel End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced69£667,000£670
Semi-Detached4£620,000£690
Flats50£416,750£696

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chapel End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chapel End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,500£570,000£500,000
2017£370,000£599,995£500,000
2018£362,500£551,000£495,000
2019£315,000£444,000£490,000
2020£395,000£575,000£525,000
2021£363,000£580,000£564,000
2022£389,250£667,500£616,500
2023£442,500£585,000£612,000
2024£405,000£539,000£650,000
2025£428,500£590,000£651,425
2026£355,000£733,000£730,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chapel End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chapel End.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£548£564£529
2017£599£392£528
2018£580£609£519
2019£692£429£510
2020£599£637£572
2021£595£522£606
2022£590£624£649
2023£618£613£659
2024£624£531£674
2025£673£621£652
2026£668£716£678
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chapel End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chapel End in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chapel End

Is Chapel End safe?

Chapel End records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chapel End?

The median sale price in Chapel End is £572,375 (about £678 per square foot) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chapel End?

Chapel End has 4 primary schools (4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chapel End?

Chapel End scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chapel End sits around rank 14,178 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chapel End?

The average household income in Chapel End is around £80,550 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chapel End?

Chapel End is represented by 3 elected councillors: Layla Louise Rosa (Green Party), Luke Antony Glazzard (Green Party) and Sue Wheat (Green Party).

All postcodes in Chapel End

E175AB

Chingford Road

E174LJ

Kitchener Road

E175AT

Brettenham Road

E175AX

Brettenham Road

E174LW

Beresford Road

E174JQ

St Johns Road

E174ES

Bridge End

E174JP

Brookscroft Road

E174HB

Fulbourne Road

E174AZ

Macdonald Road

E174HF

Garner Road

E175BX

Keith Road

E174JW

Clifford Road

E175BJ

Penrhyn Avenue

E174EH

Queenswood Avenue

E174EZ

Fulbourne Road

E174ZJ

Chapel End

E174GG

Chapel End

E174ZQ

Chapel End

E175BL

Lewis Avenue

E174LX

Kings Farm

E174ZZ

Chapel End

E174JZ

Northbank Road

E174LD

Spruce Hills Road

E174NG

Farnan Avenue

E175BU

Ardleigh Road

E174FG

Crowndale Place

E174GB

Hawker Place

E175AW

Chingford Road

E175DF

Penrhyn Avenue

E175BP

Douglas Avenue

E174EE

Fulbourne Road

E170SD

Chapel End

E174PB

Chandos Avenue

E174BE

Chaucer Road

E174PN

Chingford Road

E175AG

Chingford Road

E174JS

Woodend Road

E175DE

Penrhyn Grove

E174LP

Roberts Road

E174AX

Fulbourne Road

E175AU

Brettenham Road

E175BW

Douglas Avenue

E174NJ

Evesham Avenue

E175DU

Waltham Park Way

E174NS

Aveling Park Road

E175HT

North Countess Road

E174LE

Sturge Avenue

E170SB

Chapel End

E174JU

Victoria Road

E174FF

Fulbourne Road

E175AD

Chingford Road

E174EJ

Forest View Road

E175AE

Chingford Road

E175AQ

Chingford Road

E174NE

Forest Road

E174PW

Chingford Road

E174JT

Victoria Road

E174EL

Forest View Road

E174TA

Brookscroft Road

E175AA

Chingford Road

E174NP

Cazenove Road

E175AP

Chingford Road

E174AY

Macdonald Road

E174HE

Garner Road

E175DP

Billet Road

E175BH

Penrhyn Crescent

E174ER

Bridge End

E175BZ

Rushbrook Crescent

E174ZR

Chapel End

E174ET

Fulbourne Road

E174FX

Clifford Road

E174LA

Thorpe Road

E174ZG

Melsetter Road

E175AF

Chingford Road

E174EN

The Highams

E175AH

Knebworth Avenue

E174NX

Farnan Avenue

E175DH

Cecil Road

E174LY

Brookscroft Road

E174HH

Garner Road

E174HG

Garner Road

E174SU

Chapel End

E174HJ

Fulbourne Road

E175BB

Fleeming Close

E174QE

Grove End

E174JR

Brookscroft Road

E175HS

North Countess Road

E174ZF

Melsetter Road

E175DA

Penrhyn Avenue

E175AR

Chingford Road

E175AJ

Knebworth Avenue

E175BT

Ardleigh Terrace

E174LB

Spruce Hills Road

E174LS

Roberts Road

E174GA

Hawker Place

E174LR

Roberts Road

E175JW

Chapel End

E174JB

Chapel End

E174GE

Hawker Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.