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About

Snaresbrook is a residential neighbourhood centred around its namesake woodland. The area is characterised by spacious Victorian and Edwardian homes, many set along tree-lined streets. A large portion of the district falls within the Epping Forest conservation area, with properties backing directly onto the ancient woodland.

The area is defined by the Snaresbrook Crown Court, a prominent Victorian courthouse in a grand Italianate style. Local life focuses on the village-like triangle near Snaresbrook station, with independent shops and cafes. The Eagle Pond, a former medieval reservoir on the forest's edge, is a focal point for walking and wildlife.

Area overview

On average Snaresbrook has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Snaresbrook is £84,743 per year. There are 3 schools in Snaresbrook: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Snaresbrook is home to around 12,307 people, with a population density of about 6,195.0 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Snaresbrook Population

12,307

Population density

6,195 per km²

Crime

Shoplifting

18.93(+89%)

Violence and sexual offences

16.01(-48%)

Anti-social behaviour

14.54(-46%)

Vehicle crime

8.53(-9%)

Burglary

5.85(+7%)

London average

Demographics

British

5,899

47.94%

Other White

1,528

12.42%

Indian

1,147

9.32%

Pakistani

702

5.7%

Irish

414

3.36%

Total population: 12,306

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

5,811

56.69%

Level 3 (A level)

1,177

11.48%

No qualifications

1,160

11.32%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

918

8.96%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

624

6.09%

Total 16+ residents: 10,251

Housing

Owns outright

1,616

30.1%

Owns with a mortgage

1,576

29.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,468

27.35%

Other social rented

294

5.48%

Social rents from council

260

4.84%

Total households: 5,368

Property prices in Snaresbrook

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Snaresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £3,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Snaresbrook over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£1,700,000	£8,392	£1,109,000	£1,475,000	£2,350,000	£3,540,000
Flats	97	£405,000	£6,411	£173,200	£325,000	£470,000	£601,400
Semi-Detached	19	£1,100,000	£7,572	£471,350	£857,800	£1,297,500	£1,689,000
Terraced	36	£890,000	£8,315	£522,500	£643,750	£970,750	£1,181,000

10 years median price trend in Snaresbrook

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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