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About

St James ward is located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, covering the area around Walthamstow Central. It includes key landmarks such as Walthamstow Market, one of the longest outdoor markets in Europe, and the William Morris Gallery, a museum dedicated to the influential designer. The ward is well-connected by public transport, with Walthamstow Central station providing access to the Victoria line and Overground services.

The area features a mix of residential and commercial spaces, with Victorian and Edwardian terraces alongside modern developments. St James ward is home to Lloyd Park, a green space offering recreational facilities and hosting community events. The ward has a range of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, reflecting its urban character. Schools and healthcare services are accessible, making it a practical place to live for families and professionals.

Area overview

On average St James has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in St James is £54,797 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 128 recent sales, the median property price is £505,262 in St James area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,007,500.

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
Flats78£417,500
Semi-Detached2£633,750
Terraced48£683,500

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

E178BW

Acacia Road

E176DT

Blackhorse Road

E176NR

Edward Road

E177LH

Leucha Road

E178BD

Markhouse Avenue

E178BG

Queens Road

E176DL

Blackhorse Road

E178AD

Frederic Street

E178RR

Downsfield Road

E176SX

Blackhorse Road

E177AQ

Southcote Road

E177HL

Elmfield Road

E177PF

Coppermill Lane

E178AN

Clacton Road

E178AY

Forster Road

E176ZD

Hoffmans Road

E177AL

Hazelwood Road

E177AZ

Newman Road

E178AR

Clacton Road

E178AZ

Markhouse Avenue

E178SF

Cockerell Road

E107AS

Argall Avenue

E176NN

Cornwallis Road

E177AS

Blackhorse Road

E177AW

Glenthorne Road

E178DB

Springfield Road

E176ZA

Champness Close

E176SZ

Collendale Road

E177AH

Hazelwood Road

E177HS

Elmfield Road

E177HY

York Road

E176BE

Blackhorse Road

E176NX

Courtenay Road

E177AN

Haroldstone Road

E176BL

Sutherland Road

E177LG

Leucha Road

E178BY

Acacia Road

E176ND

Cornwallis Road

E176TE

Sopwith Avenue

E178DE

Springfield Road

E178RT

Luther King Close

E176ZR

Blackhorse Road

E177HH

Coppermill Lane

E178AX

North Access Road

E178RY

Walthamstow Market & South Grove

E176LX

Courtenay Road

E176ZG

Hoffmans Road

E177AR

Glenthorne Road

E177HD

Cassiobury Road

E178AQ

Essex Road

E178AU

Forster Road

E178BP

Low Hall Lane

E178RS

Luther King Close

E176DF

Blackhorse Road

E176JJ

Blackhorse Road

E176NA

Cornwallis Road

E177AU

Tenby Road

E177AX

Manning Road

E177PE

Frederic Street

E178AB

The Crescent

E178BQ

Markhouse & St James Park

E178BT

Low Hall Lane

E178EW

Verulam Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.