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Hatch Lane & Highams Park North

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About

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North is a residential ward in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets and a mix of housing, including semi-detached homes and interwar properties. It borders Epping Forest, providing access to green spaces and walking trails. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and schools, catering to families and long-term residents.

The ward has good transport links, with Highams Park Overground station connecting to central London. The area retains a suburban feel, with a strong sense of community. Events and activities often centre around local parks and community hubs. Hatch Lane & Highams Park North offers a balance of quiet residential living and convenient access to wider London.

Area overview

On average Hatch Lane & Highams Park North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North is £57,402 per year. There are 6 schools in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North Population
12,951
Population density
4,740.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,327
56.58%
Other White
1,362
10.52%
Caribbean
640
4.94%
African
572
4.42%
Other
525
4.05%
Total population: 12,950

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,651
33.08%
Owns outright
1,443
28.91%
Social rents from council
902
18.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
665
13.32%
Other social rented
237
4.75%
Total households: 4,991

Property prices in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North

Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £615,000 in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £3,615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 Hatch Lane & Highams Park North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£900,000
Flats31£327,000
Semi-Detached46£790,000
Terraced36£564,750

10 years median price trend in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North.

All postcodes in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North

E49RS

Richmond Avenue

IG89QT

Chingford Lane

IG89RE

Henry's Avenue

E46JR

Wittenham Way

E46JY

Lukin Crescent

E49QX

St Leonard's Avenue

E49RL

Clivedon Road

E49RR

Richmond Avenue

E49RY

Highams Park East

IG89QR

Chingford Lane

IG89QS

Chingford Lane

IG89SB

Montalt Road

IG89RB

Beechwood Drive

IG89RF

Tamworth Avenue

IG89SF

Montalt Road

E49SG

Betoyne Avenue

IG80UP

Elm Grove

IG89SD

Montalt Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.