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Chingford Green

About

Chingford Green ward is situated in the northernmost part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of semi-detached and detached housing. Its geography is defined by its proximity to the open spaces of Epping Forest, which forms a significant boundary to the north and east. The local economy centres on the historic Chingford Green conservation area and the adjacent Station Road.

A key local landmark is the early 20th-century Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, which overlooks the forest. The ward contains several schools and community facilities, including the Ridgeway Park complex. Public transport is focused around Chingford railway station, providing a direct link into central London. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the more urban centres further south in the borough.

Area overview

On average Chingford Green has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chingford Green is £70,738 per year. There are 3 schools in Chingford Green: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Chingford Green is home to around 11,401 people, with a population density of about 2,979.3 per km².

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Chingford Green Population

11,401

Population density

2,979.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

27.89(-10%)

Anti-social behaviour

25.17(-6%)

Vehicle crime

12.81(+37%)

Drugs

7.28(+17%)

Other theft

5.96(-48%)

London average

Demographics

British

7,101

62.29%

Other White

1,190

10.44%

Other

449

3.94%

African

421

3.69%

Caribbean

361

3.17%

Total population: 11,400

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,432

36.64%

No qualifications

1,762

18.81%

Level 3 (A level)

1,348

14.39%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,192

12.73%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

867

9.26%

Total 16+ residents: 9,366

Housing

Owns outright

1,680

35.69%

Owns with a mortgage

1,446

30.72%

Private landlord or letting agency

765

16.25%

Other social rented

395

8.39%

Social rents from council

302

6.42%

Total households: 4,707

Property prices in Chingford Green

Median price£599,995

Price per sq ft£578

Sales (last 12 months)121

Typical range (middle 50%)£440K – £775K

Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £599,995 (about £578 per square foot) in Chingford Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,699,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chingford Green over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	7	£970,000	£639	£533,000	£926,250	£1,465,000	£1,633,300
Semi-Detached	38	£706,750	£639	£476,400	£592,499	£871,000	£1,097,000
Terraced	44	£615,000	£572	£369,975	£525,625	£716,000	£856,950
Flats	32	£387,500	£539	£213,250	£341,800	£438,706	£595,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chingford Green

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chingford Green.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£827,500	£295,000	£585,750	£493,500
2017	£1,363,200	£295,000	£523,000	£475,000
2018	£825,000	£305,000	£563,000	£505,000
2019	£720,000	£319,250	£511,250	£480,000
2020	£825,000	£316,150	£610,000	£515,000
2021	£1,190,000	£327,750	£560,000	£523,500
2022	£1,112,500	£357,500	£695,000	£570,000
2023	£1,325,000	£354,582	£710,000	£582,500
2024	£1,030,500	£349,500	£681,250	£595,000
2025	£970,000	£364,000	£695,000	£607,500
2026	—	£390,000	£775,000	£600,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chingford Green.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£666	£459	£443	£460
2017	£486	£448	£470	£470
2018	£460	£483	£478	£454
2019	£465	£475	£494	£488
2020	£449	£460	£497	£494
2021	£620	£496	£514	£512
2022	£601	£513	£547	£548
2023	£672	£523	£577	£556
2024	£652	£533	£608	£541
2025	£619	£530	£630	£564
2026	—	£518	£572	£548

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail