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Snaresbrook

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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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have average public transport connectivity. Snaresbrook is home to around 12,307 people, with a population density of about 6,195 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Snaresbrook Population
12,307
Population density
6,195 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

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

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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

Median price£499,250
Price per sq ft£647
Sales (last 12 months)150
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £890K

Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £499,250 (about £647 per square foot) in Snaresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £3,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Snaresbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£1,640,000£715
Semi-Detached18£1,180,500£693
Terraced32£882,500£796
Flats90£408,750£599

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Snaresbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Snaresbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,137,500£385,000£845,000£706,000
2017£1,120,000£410,000£916,500£735,000
2018£1,420,000£367,500£820,000£780,000
2019£929,500£360,000£820,000£740,000
2020£1,227,500£370,000£1,000,000£764,025
2021£1,485,000£380,000£980,000£785,000
2022£1,407,500£385,000£1,000,000£897,500
2023£1,207,162£385,288£1,065,000£840,000
2024£1,390,000£415,000£955,000£920,000
2025£1,670,000£397,750£1,161,000£925,000
2026£1,565,000£428,500£1,022,000£837,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Snaresbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Snaresbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£698£541£547£640
2017£450£589£656£629
2018£669£551£620£646
2019£662£533£607£669
2020£601£593£565£649
2021£724£567£662£713
2022£658£590£666£758
2023£720£569£732£777
2024£760£612£742£760
2025£787£582£788£797
2026£517£613£669£773
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Snaresbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Snaresbrook in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.