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About

Highams Park West is a residential neighbourhood centred around the large, open green space of Highams Park itself. The area is characterised by tree-lined streets with a mix of Victorian, Edwardian, and 1930s housing. Local amenities are clustered along The Avenue and Handsworth Avenue, providing shops and services for daily needs.

The parkland is the area's focal point, featuring a boating lake and the historic Highams Park Boathouse. It borders the ancient woodland of Epping Forest, offering direct access to walking trails. The Overground station provides a direct rail link into central London.

Area overview

On average Highams Park West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highams Park West is £77,550 per year. There are 4 schools in Highams Park West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Highams Park West is home to around 9,960 people, with a population density of about 8,189.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Highams Park West Population
9,960
Population density
8,189.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.87(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.05(-51%)
Vehicle crime
12.05(+24%)
Drugs
4.82(-21%)
Burglary
4.82(-13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,333
33.46%
Other White
1,445
14.51%
Pakistani
912
9.16%
Caribbean
790
7.93%
African
640
6.43%
Total population: 9,961

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,968
39.14%
No qualifications
1,381
18.21%
Level 3 (A level)
1,118
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
928
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
693
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 7,583

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,150
32.69%
Owns outright
731
20.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
649
18.45%
Social rents from council
399
11.34%
Other social rented
365
10.38%
Total households: 3,518

Property prices in Highams Park West

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £567,000 in Highams Park West area, with individual transactions ranging from £213,707 up to £915,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highams Park West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£615,000
Flats15£290,000
Semi-Detached3£780,000
Terraced46£585,250

10 years median price trend in Highams Park West

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

All postcodes in Highams Park West

E49UZ

Higham Station Avenue

E174HP

Wadham Road

E49AZ

Higham Station Avenue

E49DN

Edward Avenue

E49DQ

Rolls Park Avenue

E49JR

Wickham Road

E174LL

Kitchener Road

E174LS

Roberts Road

E48SD

Rowden Road

E174HR

Wadham Road

E48EB

Parade Gardens

E49LU

Aldriche Way

E49AW

Tudor Road

E49LY

Hartwell Drive

E49DL

Frances Road

E49NG

Cavendish Road

E174ES

Bridge End

E174LR

Roberts Road

E174EJ

Forest View Road

E49UX

Higham Station Avenue

E175AP

Chingford Road

E49JT

Alma Avenue

E49JU

Lyndhurst Road

E48ED

Parade Gardens

E49DG

Rolls Park Avenue

E48SG

Rushcroft Road

E175AF

Chingford Road

E48SH

Fairview Villas

E49DE

Royston Avenue

E49JW

Winchester Road

E175DH

Cecil Road

E48SE

Loxham Road

E49AP

Nelson Road

E49DH

Frances Road

E49JX

Swanage Road

E49DJ

Field Close

E174LW

Beresford Road

E174LZ

Cheshire Close

E49DP

Oakfield

E175AQ

Chingford Road

E48SQ

Ascham Drive

E49AR

Nelson Road

E49BY

Ainslie Wood Road

E49NB

Bellamy Road

E48ES

Rushcroft Road

E49NF

Selwyn Avenue

E174LP

Roberts Road

E49AB

Chingford Mount Road

E174LN

Beresford Road

E49AN

Tudor Road

E49JJ

Haldan Road

E49NA

Selwyn Avenue

E49UU

Higham Station Avenue

E174LU

Wadham Road

E49LZ

Aldriche Way

E49NY

Aldriche Way

E49XF

Beaufort Close

E174EH

Queenswood Avenue

E48SB

Rowden Park Gardens

E49JS

Evanston Avenue

E48SL

Empress Parade

E49AD

Lockwood Place

E49DF

Royston Avenue

E174HU

Wadham Road

E49JP

Winchester Road

E49AY

Higham Station Avenue

E175AR

Chingford Road

E175AW

Chingford Road

E174LX

Kings Farm

E49LT

Aldriche Way

E48SR

Empress Avenue

E48SF

Minerva Road

E48SS

Grove Park Avenue

E49AJ

Marlborough Road

E49AS

Nelson Road

E174EL

Forest View Road

E49JN

Winchester Road

E49BH

Rolls Park Road

E48BJ

Parade Gardens

E49AE

Jacks Farm Way

E49AX

Broad Oak Close

E49GE

Bluebell Mews

E49LX

Aldriche Way

E175AL

Chingford Road

E174ER

Bridge End

E175AN

Richmond Villas

E49BF

Jacks Farm Way

E49BQ

Cranston Gardens

E49XE

Thurlow Close

E49XG

Higham Station Avenue

E49BG

Cranston Gardens

E49ND

Appleby Close

E49UT

Higham Station Avenue

E174HT

Wadham Avenue

E48DF

Parade Gardens

E49AH

Rowden Park Gardens

E49AL

Marlborough Road

E49LS

Selwyn Avenue

E174HS

Wadham Avenue

E49LW

Long Leys

Data Sources

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