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Snaresbrook

England / London / Redbridge / Snaresbrook

About

Snaresbrook is a residential area in the London Borough of Redbridge, located near the border with Waltham Forest. The area is known for its green spaces, including Snaresbrook Crown Court grounds and nearby Wanstead Flats. It has good transport links, with Snaresbrook Underground station on the Central Line providing direct access to central London.

The area features a mix of Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with more modern developments. Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs, with larger retail options available in nearby Wanstead. Snaresbrook is home to several schools and is close to Epping Forest, offering outdoor recreation opportunities. The area maintains a quiet, suburban character while being well-connected to the city.

Area overview

On average Snaresbrook has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 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 of residents in Snaresbrook is £66,900 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.

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

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

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

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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £511,000 in Snaresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £3,700,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£1,500,000	£1,171,250	£1,380,000	£1,937,500	£3,358,750
Flats	86	£415,000	£258,250	£370,000	£470,000	£648,625
Semi-Detached	16	£1,144,445	£467,750	£718,750	£1,301,250	£1,815,000
Terraced	38	£985,000	£539,250	£805,250	£1,176,570	£1,387,500

10 years price trend in Snaresbrook

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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