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Upper Walthamstow

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About

Upper Walthamstow is a residential area in the northern part of Waltham Forest, London. It is bordered by Chingford to the north and Leytonstone to the south. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, interwar semis, and modern developments. Local amenities include small shops, cafes, and pubs, with larger retail options available in nearby Walthamstow Central.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with Overground services at Wood Street and Highams Park stations. Green spaces like Highams Park and Epping Forest are within easy reach, offering outdoor recreation. Upper Walthamstow has a quieter, suburban feel compared to busier parts of the borough, making it popular with families and commuters. Schools and community facilities serve the local population, contributing to its practical appeal.

Area overview

On average Upper Walthamstow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upper Walthamstow is £62,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Upper Walthamstow: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
20.6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Upper Walthamstow Population
9,247
Population density
6,641.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,028
43.56%
Other White
1,373
14.85%
Pakistani
760
8.22%
African
569
6.15%
Caribbean
466
5.04%
Total population: 9,246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,198
33.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
878
24.61%
Owns outright
695
19.48%
Social rents from council
410
11.49%
Other social rented
276
7.74%
Total households: 3,568

Property prices in Upper Walthamstow

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 in Upper Walthamstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,750 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Walthamstow 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 Upper Walthamstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£675,000
Flats45£430,000
Semi-Detached11£916,000
Terraced42£842,500

10 years median price trend in Upper Walthamstow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Walthamstow.

All postcodes in Upper Walthamstow

E173NY

Barrett Road

E179HJ

Brooke Road

E173NS

Lucerne Grove

E173QN

Greenway Avenue

E179EQ

Raglan Road

E179HN

Ferndale Avenue

E179JD

Butterfields

E179NX

Arden Mews

E173NE

Chestnut Avenue North

E173PZ

Oakhurst Close

E173QJ

Greenway Avenue

E179HU

Shernhall Street

E179EB

Shernhall Street

E179NS

Orford Road

E111PH

Buxton Drive

E173PQ

Salters Road

E173QQ

Dean Gardens

E179JJ

Barclay Road

E173NR

Walsham How Close

E173NW

Forest Rise

E173PS

Upper Walthamstow

E179EY

Rosslyn Road

E179LG

Addison Road

E179LT

Addison Road

E179PQ

Berry Field Close

E173NA

Upper Walthamstow

E179EZ

Evelyn Road

E179JG

Maynard Road

E179LD

Beulah Road

E173NU

Upper Walthamstow Road

E173PP

Upper Walthamstow

E179EG

Raglan Road

E179EL

Chestnut Avenue South

E179HX

Butterfields

E179HZ

Shernhall Street

E179TA

Orford Road

E173PW

Forest Rise

E173PX

Oakhurst Gardens

E173PY

College Place

E173QW

Greenway Avenue

E179ET

Barrett Road

E179HG

Greville Road

E179HA

Evelyn Road

E179HH

Brooke Road

E179HY

Shernhall Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.