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About

Higham Hill is situated in the northeastern part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, bordering the River Lea and the borough of Enfield. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semis, and more recent housing developments. Its streets are generally quiet, with several small parks and green spaces providing local recreation.

The area's identity is closely linked to the Lea Valley, with the River Lea forming its western boundary. The historic Higham Hill House, now a community centre, stands as a local landmark. Public transport connections are provided primarily by bus routes, linking residents to Walthamstow and other parts of northeast London.

Area overview

On average Higham Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Higham Hill is £70,811 per year. There are 3 schools in Higham Hill: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Higham Hill is home to around 10,275 people, with a population density of about 5,225.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Higham Hill Population
10,275
Population density
5,225.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.61(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.52(-35%)
Vehicle crime
8.27(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.64(-1%)
Drugs
5.16(-17%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,086
30.03%
Other White
1,536
14.95%
Pakistani
1,215
11.82%
African
839
8.17%
Caribbean
804
7.82%
Total population: 10,275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,077
38.57%
No qualifications
1,671
20.95%
Level 3 (A level)
1,056
13.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
906
11.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
9.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,978

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,018
29.36%
Social rents from council
795
22.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
604
17.42%
Owns outright
499
14.39%
Other social rented
411
11.85%
Total households: 3,467

Property prices in Higham Hill

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 in Higham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £875,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Higham Hill 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 Higham Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats20£403,000
Terraced40£603,750
Semi-Detached4£565,000
Detached1£485,000

10 years median price trend in Higham Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Higham Hill.

All postcodes in Higham Hill

E175EG

Stow Crescent

E175RQ

Higham Hill Road

E175DS

Billet Road

E175SB

Manor Road

E175PX

Billet Road

E175NH

Priors Croft

E175RT

Manor Close

E175NN

Rodney Place

E175HJ

Fairview Close

E175QB

Sinnott Road

E175NS

Billet Road

E175EA

Durban Road

E175SP

Sandpiper Close

E175SZ

Banbury Road

E176EG

Bramley Close

E175HR

Heron Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.