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About

Larkswood is a residential area in northeast Waltham Forest, bordering Epping Forest to the east. Its streets are characterised by semi-detached and detached houses from the 1930s, set along quiet, tree-lined roads. The area is primarily residential with local shops and services concentrated along the main routes of Chingford Lane and Friday Hill.

The area is defined by its proximity to open space, with Larkswood Playing Fields providing extensive sports facilities and green areas. A notable local landmark is the former Larkswood Swimming Pool, a distinctive 1930s lido that has been a focal point for the community for generations.

Area overview

On average Larkswood has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Larkswood is £67,688 per year. On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Larkswood is home to around 8,011 people, with a population density of about 5,231.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Larkswood Population
8,011
Population density
5,231.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.6(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.35(-35%)
Vehicle crime
8.11(-16%)
Other theft
4.49(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.49(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,272
53.31%
Other White
845
10.54%
Caribbean
489
6.1%
Other
377
4.7%
Pakistani
336
4.19%
Total population: 8,014

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,215
34.15%
No qualifications
1,403
21.63%
Level 3 (A level)
936
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
840
12.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
568
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,487

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,037
32.38%
Owns outright
957
29.88%
Other social rented
426
13.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
381
11.9%
Social rents from council
322
10.05%
Total households: 3,203

Property prices in Larkswood

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £550,500 in Larkswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £230,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Larkswood 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 Larkswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£718,500
Flats21£370,000
Semi-Detached23£680,000
Terraced30£550,500

10 years median price trend in Larkswood

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

All postcodes in Larkswood

E46XH

Ashingdon Close

E46NH

Larkshall Road

E46NN

Lukin Crescent

E46XT

Ashingdon Close

E46PZ

Goldsborough Crescent

E46UD

Linnett Close

E49SU

Grove Road

E46PB

Fairlight Close

E49EZ

New Road

E49XA

Higham Station Avenue

E46PN

Dale View Gardens

E46PX

Endlebury Road

E49GB

Lena Kennedy Close

E46NJ

Larkshall Road

E46PQ

Dale View Crescent

E46XL

Mapleton Road

E46XW

Oakley Close

E46QB

Endlebury Road

E49HA

Oakdale Gardens

E49SJ

New Road

E49HG

Bailey Close

E49TZ

Flaxen Road

E46XJ

Mapleton Road

E49EG

Ropers Avenue

E46NP

Larkshall Road

E46PG

Dale View Crescent

E46RT

Heathcote Grove

E49TB

St Johns Road

E46RJ

Chingford Avenue

E46SQ

Chingford Avenue

E46PL

Dale View Avenue

E46QG

Endlebury Road

E49EL

Inks Green

E49EQ

Ropers Avenue

E46SX

Chingford Avenue

E49EX

New Road

E49TY

Flaxen Close

E46PJ

Dale View Avenue

E46RY

Heathcote Grove

E49SP

Daphne Gardens

E49ST

Harold Road

E49TG

Flaxen Road

E46UN

Friars Close

E46NS

Larkshall Crescent

E46PE

Larkshall Road

E46PH

Dale View Crescent

E46NU

Peasmead Terrace

E46SE

Heathfield

E46UU

Friars Close

E46NT

Larkshall Road

E49BE

Woodside Gardens

E49TX

Flaxen Close

E46RP

Chingford Avenue

E49SW

Harold Road

E46QA

Endlebury Road

E46RX

Heathcote Grove

E49EB

Underwood Road

E49HJ

Oakdale Gardens

E49HQ

Bailey Close

E46XU

Peel Close

E46RR

Retingham Way

E49EE

Underwood Road

E49EJ

Inks Green

E46SG

Moreland Way

E49GF

Merriam Close

E49HW

Larkshall Road

E49HZ

Larkshall Road

E46FA

Dale Close

E49BB

Coningsby Gardens

E49TA

Suffield Road

E46RS

Retingham Way

E46TE

Alpha Road

E46PF

Colvin Gardens

E46QD

Onslow Close

E46XN

Navestock Close

E49EH

Ropers Avenue

E46RU

Heathcote Grove

E49SS

Gunners Grove

E46XR

Stapleford Close

E49XB

Lena Kennedy Close

E49EY

New Road

E49JQ

Merriam Close

E49SY

New Road

E49JA

East View

E46SF

Heathcote Grove

E46UE

Bushey Close

E46UW

Friars Close

E46QU

The Ridgeway

E46XS

Stapleford Close

E49FA

Flaxen Road

E49SX

Grove Road

E49DX

Bourne Gardens

E46UF

Heaton Close

E49SN

Harold Road

E49DU

Larkswood Road

E49HB

Normanshire Drive

E46NR

Larkshall Crescent

E46UB

Linnett Close

E46QF

Endlebury Road

E46SB

Heathcote Grove

Data Sources

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