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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 4 schools in St James: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£735
Sales (last 12 months)122
Typical range (middle 50%)£406K – £658K

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £735 per square foot) in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced46£706,000£777
Semi-Detached3£630,000£791
Flats73£449,150£705

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St James

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353,000£600,000£501,500
2017£380,000£450,000£540,100
2018£383,493£552,500£580,000
2019£400,000£465,000£542,500
2020£390,250£550,000£591,375
2021£410,000£518,500£626,750
2022£440,500£632,500£645,000
2023£397,500£483,000£675,000
2024£420,250£855,000£667,500
2025£436,000£633,750£675,000
2026£490,000£718,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St James.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£646£557£590
2017£637£557£613
2018£613£500£627
2019£587£584£601
2020£614£730£645
2021£679£783£669
2022£700£693£749
2023£666£504£740
2024£688£616£719
2025£706£791£760
2026£688£752
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St James.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St James in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

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

Local government

Elected councillors for St James ward.

Local councillors

Anna Rose Kerr

St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

David Berrie

St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Martin Edobor

St James - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party