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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.0% 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 10 schools in Chapel End: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
117
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
35.77(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.83(+23%)
Vehicle crime
19.76(+104%)
Other theft
10.87(-7%)
Burglary
9.84(+77%)
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

Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £542,500 in Chapel End area, with individual transactions ranging from £139,500 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chapel End 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 Chapel End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats62£419,500
Semi-Detached6£590,000
Terraced85£650,000

10 years median price trend in Chapel End

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

Data Sources

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