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Upper Walthamstow

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About

Upper Walthamstow is a residential ward in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, located in the northeastern part of the borough. The area is primarily characterised by suburban housing, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, semi-detached homes, and post-war developments. It borders Chingford to the north and Leyton to the south, with good transport links via the London Overground and several bus routes.

The ward includes open spaces like Higham Hill Park and the Walthamstow Marshes, offering green areas for recreation. Local amenities include schools, small shops, and community centres, catering to everyday needs. The area has seen gradual development while retaining a quieter, residential feel compared to busier parts of Walthamstow.

Area overview

On average Upper Walthamstow has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 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 of residents in Upper Walthamstow is £56,572 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 65 recent sales, the median property price is £557,000 in Upper Walthamstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £249,000 up to £1,250,000.

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
Flats28£430,000
Semi-Detached13£608,000
Terraced24£720,000

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

E173NU

Upper Walthamstow Road

E173PP

Upper Walthamstow

E173QR

Bistern Avenue

E173RW

Nagle Close

E173SR

Tristram Close

E174BT

Beacontree Avenue

E173PW

Forest Rise

E173PX

Oakhurst Gardens

E173PY

College Place

E173QW

Greenway Avenue

E174DP

Cobham Road

E174DZ

Guildford Road

E174DU

Hale End Road

Data Sources

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