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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 116 recent sales, the median property price is £517,500 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,750 up to £1,025,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St James over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats72£443,110£7,418
Semi-Detached4£633,750£8,518
Terraced40£711,000£8,393

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

E176BE

Green Ferry Way

E177AR

Glenthorne Road

E178DA

Albany Road

E177HE

Coppermill Lane

E177HF

Coppermill Lane

E177AT

Tenby Road

E176PA

Edward Road

E176TB

Collendale Road

E177JA

Morland Road

E177AZ

Newman Road

E176DX

St James

E178SW

Telford Close

E176BG

Vanguard Way

E178RR

Downsfield Road

E176NL

Cornwallis Road

E177FL

Manby Walk

E176NN

Cornwallis Road

E176TF

Sopwith Avenue

E177HD

Coppermill Lane

E178RX

Luther King Close

E178AH

Grange Road

E176ZJ

St James

E178AF

Lynmouth Road

E176FJ

St James

E178AB

The Crescent

E178BT

Low Hall Lane

E178ER

Verulam Avenue

E178AY

Markhouse Avenue

E177HG

Coppermill Lane

E176DU

Frank Searle Passage

E176ZH

St James

E177LE

Stephenson Road

E177LG

Leucha Road

E176LY

Courtenay Road

E177JF

Cassiobury Road

E176TD

Sopwith Avenue

E178BW

Acacia Road

E177LH

Leucha Road

E178RU

Luther King Close

E177HT

Salop Road

E177HL

Rensburg Road

E176DT

St James

E176PB

Edward Road

E176NX

Edward Road

E177HR

Chester Road

E178RS

Luther King Close

E177AS

Blackhorse Road

E177PF

St James'S Street

E178SN

Whittle Close

E178AR

Clacton Road

E177FN

Blackhorse Road

E178RT

Luther King Close

E178FF

Markhouse Road

E176FE

St James

E176ZE

Hoffmans Road

E178BZ

Downsfield Road

E177LJ

Leucha Road

E178BN

Acacia Road

E176ZA

Champness Close

N179NH

St James

E178BJ

Markhouse Road

E176ZD

Hoffmans Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.