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About

Larkswood ward occupies the northeastern corner of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, bordering Epping Forest and the London-Essex boundary. The area is largely residential, characterised by suburban housing estates and interwar semidetached homes. Its landscape is defined by the open green spaces of the Lea Valley, with the River Lea Navigation forming part of its western edge.

The ward contains a significant portion of the Walthamstow Wetlands, a major urban wetland nature reserve and operational reservoir complex. Larkswood Playing Fields provide extensive recreational space. The area is served by several Overground stations, including Highams Park, which sits just outside the ward boundary, connecting it to central London.

Area overview

On average Larkswood has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Larkswood is £70,789 per year. There are 3 schools in Larkswood: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Larkswood is home to around 13,535 people, with a population density of about 6,234.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Larkswood Population
13,535
Population density
6,234.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.1(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.02(-25%)
Vehicle crime
9.9(+2%)
Other theft
5.32(-54%)
Burglary
5.32(-4%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,666
41.86%
Other White
1,939
14.33%
Caribbean
955
7.06%
Pakistani
928
6.86%
Other
837
6.18%
Total population: 13,535

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,793
35.27%
No qualifications
2,328
21.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,518
14.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,329
12.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
970
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 10,753

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,621
31.81%
Owns outright
1,373
26.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
856
16.8%
Other social rented
571
11.2%
Social rents from council
420
8.24%
Total households: 5,096

Property prices in Larkswood

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £535,000 in Larkswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £850,000.

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£638,500
Flats23£310,000
Semi-Detached21£630,000
Terraced60£551,750

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

E49UZ

Higham Station Avenue

E49AZ

Higham Station Avenue

E49DN

Edward Avenue

E49DQ

Rolls Park Avenue

E46NN

Lukin Crescent

E46XT

Ashingdon Close

E46UD

Linnett Close

E48SD

Rowden Road

E49SU

Grove Road

E46SY

Mount Avenue

E48EB

Parade Gardens

E46TB

Alpha Road

E49EZ

New Road

E49XA

Higham Station Avenue

E49GB

Lena Kennedy Close

E46TD

Alpha Road

E46XL

Mapleton Road

E46XW

Oakley Close

E49AW

Tudor Road

E48JZ

Chingford Mount Road

E49DL

Frances Road

E49HA

Oakdale Gardens

E49SJ

New Road

E48JS

Kingsley Gardens

E49HG

Bailey Close

E49TD

Chivers Road

E49TZ

Flaxen Road

E49UX

Higham Station Avenue

E46XJ

Mapleton Road

E49EG

Ropers Avenue

E49EU

New Road

E46NP

Larkshall Road

E48ED

Parade Gardens

E49BX

Ainslie Wood Road

E49DD

Ainslie Wood Road

E49DG

Rolls Park Avenue

E48SG

Rushcroft Road

E49DW

Chingford Mount Road

E49TB

St Johns Road

E49EP

Brook Crescent

E48SH

Fairview Villas

E49AA

Chingford Mount Road

E49DE

Royston Avenue

E46SJ

Old Church Road

E46SS

Templeton Avenue

E49EL

Inks Green

E49EQ

Ropers Avenue

E48SE

Loxham Road

E49AP

Nelson Road

E49DH

Frances Road

E49EX

New Road

E49TY

Flaxen Close

E49DJ

Field Close

E49DT

Larkswood Road

E49ST

Harold Road

E49TG

Flaxen Road

E46UN

Friars Close

E46NS

Larkshall Crescent

E49DP

Oakfield

E46NU

Peasmead Terrace

E48SQ

Ascham Drive

E49AR

Nelson Road

E49BY

Ainslie Wood Road

E46UU

Friars Close

E48ES

Rushcroft Road

E49DY

Chingford Mount Road

E46NT

Larkshall Road

E49BE

Woodside Gardens

E49AB

Chingford Mount Road

E49ES

Brook Crescent

E49TX

Flaxen Close

E49AN

Tudor Road

E49SW

Harold Road

E49UU

Higham Station Avenue

E174LU

Wadham Road

E49XF

Beaufort Close

E49DB

Ainslie Wood Crescent

E48SB

Rowden Park Gardens

E49EB

Underwood Road

E49HJ

Oakdale Gardens

E49HQ

Bailey Close

E49BJ

Rolls Park Road

E49EE

Underwood Road

E49EJ

Inks Green

E49GF

Merriam Close

E49HW

Larkshall Road

E49HZ

Larkshall Road

E48SL

Empress Parade

E49AD

Lockwood Place

E49BB

Coningsby Gardens

E49EN

Palace View Road

E49TA

Suffield Road

E46TE

Alpha Road

E49DF

Royston Avenue

E46XN

Navestock Close

E49BZ

The Lawns

E49DS

Larkswood Road

E49EH

Ropers Avenue

E49HE

Normanshire Drive

Data Sources

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