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Upper Walthamstow

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About

Upper Walthamstow is a residential ward in the northern part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The area is characterised by its Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with many homes featuring original architectural details. It contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with a focus on independent businesses. The ward is served by multiple bus routes connecting it to central Walthamstow and nearby areas, providing essential transport links for its residents.

The ward includes a significant portion of the Walthamstow Wetlands, a major urban nature reserve and operational reservoir complex. This large expanse of water and marshland provides a distinct contrast to the surrounding streets. Local green spaces also include small parks and playgrounds scattered throughout the neighbourhood. The area maintains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere, centred around its schools and local amenities.

Area overview

On average Upper Walthamstow has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Walthamstow is £77,718 per year. There are 2 schools in Upper Walthamstow: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Upper Walthamstow is home to around 8,195 people, with a population density of about 4,898.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Upper Walthamstow Population
8,195
Population density
4,898.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.98(+76%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.27(+33%)
Vehicle crime
20.13(+107%)
Drugs
13.3(+118%)
Other theft
9.15(-21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,017
36.81%
Other White
1,065
12.99%
Pakistani
797
9.72%
African
737
8.99%
Caribbean
532
6.49%
Total population: 8,196

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,930
46.08%
No qualifications
1,017
16%
Level 3 (A level)
838
13.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
699
10.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
485
7.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,358

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
928
32%
Owns outright
681
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
551
19%
Social rents from council
435
15%
Other social rented
251
8.66%
Total households: 2,900

Property prices in Upper Walthamstow

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £557,000 in Upper Walthamstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £249,000 up to £1,435,000.

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
Flats25£430,000
Semi-Detached14£594,000
Terraced22£727,000

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

E173GW

Picture House Mews

E174FY

Hylands Road

E173RR

Radbourne Crescent

E173PH

The Risings

E174DN

Thorpe Hall Road

E173GL

Walsham How Close

E173PL

Morgan Avenue

E174AJ

Hylands Road

E173RN

Fernhill Court

E173NG

Wood Street

E173NJ

Wood Street

E173NT

Wood Street

E173PN

Forest Rise

E174BG

Hale End Road

E173NF

Chestnut Avenue North

E173QS

Bisterne Avenue

E174DF

Grantock Road

E174DR

Trevose Road

E173ST

Radbourne Crescent

E174AH

Forest Road

E173PR

Woodford New Road

E173QA

College Place

E173QL

Greenway Avenue

E173RP

Fernhill Court

E174BP

Forest Road

E174FA

Starley Close

E111PJ

The Forest

E173QP

Dean Gardens

E173SS

Winsbeach

E174BQ

Hale End Road

E173PJ

The Risings

E173PT

Woodford New Road

E174BU

Beacontree Avenue

E173QG

Upper Walthamstow Road

E173NH

Berthon Gardens

E173RG

Fyfield Road

E173RJ

Hillside Gardens

E173NP

Woodside Park Avenue

E173PA

Upper Walthamstow

E173RB

Avon Road

E173QY

Bisterne Avenue

E173RL

Hempstead Road

E173RQ

Winsbeach

E174BJ

Woodstock Road

E174FQ

Griffith Close

E173RA

Fyfield Road

E174AE

Forest Road

E174DG

Belle Vue Road

E173RH

Hillside Gardens

E111PL

Forest Court

E173RS

Radbourne Crescent

E174AR

Castleton Road

E174BZ

Pentire Road

E174DA

Carnanton Road

E173PG

Foresters Drive

E173PU

St Peters Avenue

E173RT

Radbourne Crescent

E173QH

Upper Walthamstow Road

E173NN

Forest Rise

E174AP

Hillcrest Road

E174BW

Ulverston Road

E173NL

Wood Street

E173NQ

Wood Street

E173RE

Fyfield Road

E174DD

Railway Terrace

E174DS

Trevose Road

E174DT

Longacre Road

E174DY

Heathcroft Gardens

E111ST

Buxton Drive

E173RD

Avon Road

E174ED

Cobham Road

E173GJ

Avon Road

E174DJ

Hale End Road

E174EA

Guildford Road

E174BH

Woodstock Road

E174GJ

Hylands Road

E173NS

Lucerne Grove

E173QN

Greenway Avenue

E174DQ

Belle Vue Road

E174DX

Hale End Road

E173NE

Chestnut Avenue North

E173PZ

Oakhurst Close

E173QJ

Greenway Avenue

E111PH

Buxton Drive

E174FU

Hylands Road

E173PQ

Salters Road

E173QQ

Upper Walthamstow Road

E174BY

Pentire Road

E173NW

Forest Rise

E174FZ

Hylands Road

E173NR

Wood Street

E173PS

Woodlands Gardens

E173RF

Fyfield Road

E174AD

Forest Road

E173NA

Wood Street

E173QT

Bisterne Avenue

E174BN

Ulverston Road

E174DB

Carnanton Road

E174DE

Grantock Road

E174DH

Lamorna Close

Data Sources

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