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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
6/10
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

Anti-social behaviour
17.98(-33%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.6(-43%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(-12%)
Drugs
4.87(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.24(-26%)
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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £569,500 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
Terraced26£580,000
Semi-Detached29£665,500
Flats25£359,000
Detached2£748,500

10 years median price trend in Larkswood

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

All postcodes in Larkswood

E49JA

East View

E49EL

Inks Green

E49HW

Larkshall Road

E49EQ

Ropers Avenue

E46RT

Heathcote Grove

E46RR

Retingham Way

E49SR

Gunners Grove

E49HA

Oakdale Gardens

E49HZ

Larkshall Road

E46UU

Friars Close

E46XT

Ashingdon Close

E49FA

Flaxen Road

E49TY

Flaxen Close

E46XU

Peel Close

E46SG

Moreland Way

E46QU

The Ridgeway

E46FA

Dale Close

E49EB

Underwood Road

E49SP

Daphne Gardens

Data Sources

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