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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 17.6% 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 £80,577 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
17.6%
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£564,000
Price per sq ft£671
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £722K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £564,000 (about £671 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
Terraced68£672,500£668
Semi-Detached4£620,000£690
Flats50£427,250£681

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£435,000£590,000£652,000
2026£335,000£733,000£679,000
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£668£621£653
2026£583£716£656
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Chapel End ward.

Local councillors

Layla Louise Rosa

Chapel End - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Luke Antony Glazzard

Chapel End - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sue Wheat

Chapel End - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party