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About

Grove Green ward occupies the southwestern portion of Waltham Forest, bordering the London Borough of Newham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside later interwar and post-war developments. Its main thoroughfares are Leytonstone High Road and the quieter Grove Green Road, which provide local shopping and amenities. The ward includes the southern section of Leyton Marshes, open green space bordering the River Lea.

The area is served by Leytonstone station, providing access to the Central line. A notable local landmark is the former County Court building on Church Lane, a distinctive red-brick Victorian structure. The ward contains several schools and the grounds of Leyton Orient Football Club sit just beyond its northern boundary. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the A12 road forming a significant transport route along its eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Grove Green has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grove Green is £70,951 per year. There are 5 schools in Grove Green: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Grove Green is home to around 14,746 people, with a population density of about 16,172.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Grove Green Population
14,746
Population density
16,172.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.77(-3%)
Violence and sexual offences
25.02(-18%)
Vehicle crime
8.68(-11%)
Other theft
8(-31%)
Theft from the person
7.8(-26%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,273
28.98%
Other White
3,433
23.28%
Pakistani
1,546
10.48%
Caribbean
868
5.89%
African
653
4.43%
Total population: 14,745

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,975
49.34%
No qualifications
1,937
16%
Level 3 (A level)
1,372
11.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,034
8.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
926
7.65%
Total 16+ residents: 12,109

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,159
39.35%
Owns with a mortgage
1,599
29.14%
Owns outright
961
17.51%
Other social rented
390
7.11%
Social rents from council
197
3.59%
Total households: 5,487

Property prices in Grove Green

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £532,000 in Grove Green area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £965,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grove Green 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 Grove Green over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£745,000
Flats84£480,000
Semi-Detached1£619,000
Terraced64£744,500

10 years median price trend in Grove Green

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grove Green.

Data Sources

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