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Chingford Mount

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About

Chingford Mount sits on the northeastern edge of London, bordering Epping Forest. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar semidetached housing and more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Chingford Mount Road, which serves as a local high street with essential shops, cafes, and services catering to the community. The topography here is noticeably hilly, offering elevated views across the surrounding borough towards the city.

A key feature is its direct adjacency to the ancient woodland of Epping Forest, with the grounds of the Royal Forest Hotel marking a traditional entrance. This proximity provides immediate access to extensive walking paths and open green space. The area is wellconnected by several bus routes converging at the Mount, linking residents to Chingford station and broader transport networks. The local cemetery is a significant and quiet green space within the urban fabric.

Area overview

On average Chingford Mount has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chingford Mount is £68,130 per year. There are 3 schools in Chingford Mount: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Chingford Mount is home to around 8,811 people, with a population density of about 7,321.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Chingford Mount Population
8,811
Population density
7,321.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.86(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.13(-17%)
Vehicle crime
8.85(-9%)
Other theft
7.04(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.02(+5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,725
42.27%
Other White
1,452
16.48%
Other
595
6.75%
Caribbean
536
6.08%
Pakistani
465
5.28%
Total population: 8,813

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,318
32.63%
No qualifications
1,513
21.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,029
14.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
939
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
717
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 7,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,109
34.36%
Owns outright
1,071
33.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
564
17.47%
Social rents from council
228
7.06%
Other social rented
169
5.24%
Total households: 3,228

Property prices in Chingford Mount

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Chingford Mount area, with individual transactions ranging from £205,000 up to £808,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chingford Mount 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 Chingford Mount over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£327,500
Semi-Detached23£570,000
Terraced38£525,000

10 years median price trend in Chingford Mount

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

Data Sources

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