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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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 156 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
156
Deprivation level
7/10
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

Anti-social behaviour
44.45(+67%)
Violence and sexual offences
44.37(+46%)
Theft from the person
25.29(+141%)
Shoplifting
20.27(+100%)
Other theft
19.08(+64%)
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 118 recent sales, the median property price is £514,000 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
Flats69£425,000
Semi-Detached3£630,000
Terraced46£693,750

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

E178AA

Station Road

E178BU

Jessie Cottages

E178BW

Acacia Road

E176DT

St James

E177LH

Leucha Road

E178BG

Markhouse Road

E176NR

Lloyd Road

E178BD

Markhouse Road

E178AD

Lynmouth Road

E177AQ

Southcote Road

E177HL

Rensburg Road

E177PF

St James'S Street

E176DL

St James

E178RR

Downsfield Road

E176SX

St James

E178AN

Essex Road

E178AY

Markhouse Avenue

E178AZ

Markhouse Avenue

E176ZD

Hoffmans Road

E177AL

Hazelwood Road

E178AR

Clacton Road

E178SF

Cockerell Road

E176NN

Cornwallis Road

E178DB

Springfield Road

E177AS

Blackhorse Road

E177AW

Haroldstone Road

E176SZ

Collendale Road

E177HS

Salop Road

E177AN

Haroldstone Road

E177HY

York Road

E176ZA

Champness Close

E177AH

Blackhorse Road

E176BE

Green Ferry Way

E176NX

Edward Road

E176BL

Frank Searle Passage

E177LG

Leucha Road

E178BY

Downsfield Road

E176ND

Blackhorse Road

E176TE

Sopwith Avenue

E178DE

Springfield Road

E178RT

Luther King Close

E178RY

St James

E176ZR

St James

E177HH

Elmfield Road

E178AX

South Access Road

E176LX

Courtenay Road

E178AU

Forster Road

E178BP

Farm Cottages

E178RS

Luther King Close

E176ZG

Hoffmans Road

E177AR

Glenthorne Road

E177HD

Coppermill Lane

E178AQ

Lynmouth Road

E176JJ

Forest Road

E178AB

The Crescent

E178EW

Verulam Avenue

E176NA

Cornwallis Road

E177AU

Tenby Road

E177AX

Southcote Road

E177PE

St James'S Street

E178BQ

Markhouse Road

E178BT

Low Hall Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.