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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

E173NU

Wood Street

E173PP

Upper Walthamstow

E173QR

Bisterne Avenue

E173RW

Nagle Close

E173SR

Tristram Close

E174BT

Beacontree Avenue

E173PW

Forest Rise

E173PX

Oakhurst Gardens

E173QW

Greenway Avenue

E174DP

Hale End Road

E174DZ

Guildford Road

E173PY

College Place

E174DU

Hale End Road

Data Sources

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