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About

St James ward sits in the northern part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. It is primarily a residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some inter-war and modern developments. The ward is bordered by the Lea Valley and its associated waterways and parkland to the west, providing a distinct natural boundary. Its main thoroughfares include Lea Bridge Road and Markhouse Road, which host local shops and services catering to the community.

The area contains several notable green spaces, including the Spring Hill Recreation Ground and the larger Walthamstow Marshes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This marshland, with its network of waterways and grasslands, offers a specific, tranquil counterpoint to the built environment. The ward has strong transport links via Lea Bridge railway station, connecting residents to central London and Stratford. The local character is shaped by this mix of housing, waterways, and accessible open land.

Area overview

On average St James has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St James is £68,917 per year. There are 5 schools in St James: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. St James is home to around 11,743 people, with a population density of about 3,779.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

St James Population
11,743
Population density
3,779.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.39(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.28(+65%)
Shoplifting
21.37(+114%)
Theft from the person
19.5(+108%)
Other theft
18.56(+62%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,157
35.4%
Other White
2,200
18.73%
Pakistani
1,058
9.01%
African
656
5.59%
Caribbean
625
5.32%
Total population: 11,744

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,138
54.1%
No qualifications
1,328
13.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,203
12.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
716
7.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
641
6.75%
Total 16+ residents: 9,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,493
32.72%
Owns with a mortgage
1,375
30.13%
Owns outright
637
13.96%
Social rents from council
433
9.49%
Other social rented
401
8.79%
Total households: 4,563

Property prices in St James

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,010,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St James 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 St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats83£428,050
Semi-Detached4£633,750
Terraced50£678,800

10 years median price trend in St James

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

All postcodes in St James

E176NP

Lloyd Road

E177HQ

Waterside

E177JA

Morland Road

E178AG

Lynmouth Road

E178AT

Hartington Road

N179NH

St James

E176LY

Courtenay Road

E178ET

Tudor Court

E176FD

St James

E176PB

Edward Road

E176ZF

Hoffmans Road

E177AY

Oster Terrace

E178AS

Hartington Road

E178SE

Cockerell Road

E176FE

St James

E177JT

Stephenson Road

E176DW

St James

E176AU

Green Ferry Way

E177HA

Coppermill Lane

E177HF

Coppermill Lane

E178AH

Grange Road

E176NB

St James

E176ZN

St James

E176LU

Edward Road

E178BX

Myrtle Road

E178BZ

Downsfield Road

E178ER

Verulam Avenue

E178ES

Verulam Avenue

E176PA

Edward Road

E177AT

Tenby Road

E177HJ

Elmfield Road

E176DE

St James

E177HX

York Road

E176FB

St James

E177AJ

Hazelwood Road

E178BN

Acacia Road

E178SA

Brunel Road

E178SL

Newton Close

E176ZJ

St James

E176ST

St James

E176ET

St James

E176SY

Collendale Road

E177BB

Manning Road

E177FL

Manby Walk

E178SB

Brunel Road

E178SW

Telford Close

E176DU

Frank Searle Passage

E177HG

Coppermill Lane

E176LZ

Courtenay Road

E176NL

Cornwallis Road

E177HE

Coppermill Lane

E177HP

Chester Road

E177LQ

Leucha Road

E178AE

Lynmouth Road

E178AF

Lynmouth Road

E178AL

William Marshall Close

E178SN

Whittle Close

E176ZH

St James

E177HB

Coppermill Lane

E178AP

Clacton Road

E178DA

Albany Road

E178EU

Samantha Close

E176TF

Sopwith Avenue

E176HW

Forest Road

E176NU

Edward Road

E176TG

Canal Walk

E177LE

Stephenson Road

E178FF

Markhouse Road

E176FJ

St James

E177JF

Cassiobury Road

E178RU

Luther King Close

E176TD

Sopwith Avenue

E176ZB

Champness Close

E177AP

Glenthorne Road

E177FN

Blackhorse Road

E177LJ

Leucha Road

E178DD

Springfield Road

E176DX

St James

E177HT

Salop Road

E178BF

Markhouse Passage

E176BG

Vanguard Way

E176DZ

Green Ferry Way

E176TB

Collendale Road

E177HR

Chester Road

E177HU

York Road

E177HW

Rensburg Villas

E177LF

Frederic Street

E178BE

Low Hall Lane

E178RX

Luther King Close

E176NS

Hawarden Road

E176RW

Vanguard Way

E176ZE

Hoffmans Road

E177HN

Rensburg Road

E177JB

Morland Road

E177JD

Cassiobury Road

E178BJ

Markhouse Road

E176FH

St James

E178AA

Station Road

E178BU

Jessie Cottages

E178BW

Acacia Road

Data Sources

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