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Highams Park East

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About

Highams Park East is a residential area in Waltham Forest, located near the eastern edge of Epping Forest. The area is known for its mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with more modern developments. It has good transport links, with Highams Park Overground station providing direct access to central London. The nearby Highams Park Lake and open spaces offer green areas for recreation.

The area has local shops, cafes, and pubs along The Avenue and Handsworth Avenue. Schools such as Highams Park School serve the community, and the proximity to Epping Forest provides opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. The neighbourhood has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining well-connected to wider London.

Area overview

On average Highams Park East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Highams Park East is £66,000 per year. There are 5 schools in Highams Park East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Highams Park East Population
10,492
Population density
6,099.6 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,890
56.13%
Other White
1,157
11.03%
African
494
4.71%
Pakistani
459
4.37%
Caribbean
440
4.19%
Total population: 10,493

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,516
39.38%
Owns outright
1,102
28.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
654
16.99%
Social rents from council
324
8.42%
Other social rented
140
3.64%
Total households: 3,850

Property prices in Highams Park East

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 in Highams Park East area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highams Park East 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 Highams Park East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£972,500
Flats33£380,000
Semi-Detached24£868,750
Terraced34£703,750

10 years median price trend in Highams Park East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highams Park East.

All postcodes in Highams Park East

E49JB

Larkshall Crescent

E49PE

Handsworth Avenue

E49PQ

Handsworth Avenue

E49QS

Falmouth Avenue

E49HU

Coolgardie Avenue

E49HX

Coolgardie Avenue

IG89PR

Oak Hill Crescent

E49JG

Hickman Avenue

E49LH

Highams Park East

IG89LD

The Bridle Path

E49PZ

Falmouth Avenue

E49EF

Highams Park East

E49GG

Wilton Place

E49JD

Jubilee Avenue

E49JE

Highams Park East

E49NS

The Hale

E49NX

Beech Hall Crescent

IG89LS

Galeborough Avenue

IG89NF

Forest Drive

IG89NH

The Oaks

IG89PL

Galeborough Avenue

IG89PN

Oak Hill Crescent

E49QA

Castle Avenue

E49PL

Beverley Road

E49PP

Vincent Road

E49QZ

Church Avenue

E49RG

Nightingale Avenue

E49RW

Sheredan Road

IG89LU

Hale End Road

IG89PG

Oak Hill

IG89QU

Chingford Lane

E49PN

Silverdale Road

E49RE

Clivedon Road

IG89NQ

The Oaks

IG89NR

Brook Meadow Close

E49HS

Avril Way

E49QH

Falmouth Avenue

IG89LP

Hale End Road

E49LP

Selwyn Avenue

E49NW

Beech Hall Crescent

E49QP

Handsworth Avenue

E49QR

Falmouth Avenue

E49RD

Abbotts Crescent

E49RS

Richmond Avenue

IG89LG

Hale End Road

IG89RE

Henry's Avenue

E49NJ

Beech Hall Road

E49QX

St Leonard's Avenue

E49RL

Clivedon Road

E49RR

Richmond Avenue

E49RY

Highams Park East

IG89LW

Hale End Road

IG89NB

Hale End Road

IG89PF

Oak Hill

IG89RF

Tamworth Avenue

E49LL

Highams Park East

E49NR

Morley Avenue

IG89LQ

Brookfield Path

Data Sources

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