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About

Valley ward occupies the northernmost part of Waltham Forest, bordering Epping Forest. The area is primarily residential, characterised by suburban streets with a mix of housing styles. It contains significant green spaces, including parts of the Forest itself and the Hollow Ponds recreation ground. The ward's landscape is defined by rolling terrain and several small waterways that feed into the River Ching.

A key local feature is the former site of the Highams Park boating lake, which has been naturally reclaimed by wetland vegetation. The area is served by Highams Park railway station, providing a direct link to central London. Community life often centres around the local shopping parade on Winchester Road, which meets everyday needs for residents in this settled suburban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Valley has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Valley is £69,057 per year. There are 3 schools in Valley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Valley is home to around 14,084 people, with a population density of about 6,399.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
18.6%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Valley Population
14,084
Population density
6,399.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
42.1(+316%)
Violence and sexual offences
30.11(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.65(-15%)
Vehicle crime
16.54(+70%)
Other theft
11.08(-5%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,179
36.77%
Other White
2,083
14.79%
Caribbean
1,016
7.21%
Other
1,015
7.21%
African
976
6.93%
Total population: 14,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,514
31.44%
No qualifications
2,482
22.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,637
14.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,453
13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,169
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 11,178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,719
34.3%
Owns outright
1,485
29.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
797
15.9%
Other social rented
490
9.78%
Social rents from council
376
7.5%
Total households: 5,012

Property prices in Valley

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £162,500 up to £715,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Valley 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 Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats17£302,000
Semi-Detached23£570,000
Terraced68£522,500

10 years median price trend in Valley

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

All postcodes in Valley

E48NL

Soper Close

E48BX

Old Church Road

E46SH

Albert Crescent

E47SG

Lambourne Gardens

E48DU

Cherrydown Avenue

E48LS

Norton Close

E48QG

Westward Road

E48RR

Maple Avenue

E48BT

Old Church Road

E48DR

Cherrydown Avenue

E48PS

Sinclair Road

E48AG

Waltham Way

E48JE

Hollywood Road

E48QR

Sinclair Road

E48JY

Frankland Road

E48PA

Burnham Road

E48YL

Adam Road

E48HR

Hall Gardens

E48PU

Hall Lane

E48PW

Sinclair Road

E48BU

Old Church Road

E48DZ

Cherrydown Avenue

E48EX

Hall Lane

E48HU

Hall Lane

E48HW

Hall Lane

E48NU

Hall Lane

E48QE

Cabinet Way

E48DB

Old Church Road

E48HX

Hall Lane

E48PD

Burnham Road

E48YN

Burnside Avenue

E48LA

York Road

E48LB

Chase Gardens

E48JD

Mandeville Court

E48NE

Leonard Road

E48AE

Priory Close

E48EH

Marmion Avenue

E48ER

Folly Lane

E48JX

Norbury Road

E48RP

Hazel Way

E48LF

York Road

E48HD

Waltham Way

E48HY

Hall Lane

E48PB

Burnham Road

E48PX

Sinclair Road

E48QH

Westward Road

E48JG

Lower Hall Lane

E48YT

Silver Birch Avenue

E47SH

Lansdowne Road

E48YG

Greenham Crescent

E48DJ

Chingford Industrial Centre

E48DN

Hurst Close

E48QS

Silver Birch Avenue

E47SJ

Lansdowne Road

E48PP

Sinclair Road

E48QF

Cabinet Way

E48RS

Lilac Close

E48YD

Ching Way

E48JT

Frankland Road

E48YP

Lime Grove

E48YQ

Greenham Crescent

E48BB

Mayhew Close

E48HT

Waverley Avenue

E48NT

Hampton Road

E48PE

Burnham Road

E48EF

Middleton Avenue

E48NR

Hampton Road

E48QQ

Westward Road

E48NA

Ashley Road

E48QL

York Road

E48YW

Burnside Avenue

E48NB

May Road

E48BH

Brindwood Road

E48BY

Churchill Terrace

E48DG

Churchill Terrace

E48QJ

Westward Road

E48AU

St Catherines Road

E48HA

Russell Road

E48LX

Westward Road

E48YF

Ching Way

E48AR

Waltham Way

E48BA

Brindwood Road

E48YE

Ching Way

E48QD

Hall Lane

E48AX

Leadale Avenue

E48LY

Westward Road

E48NS

Hampton Road

E48PR

Sinclair Road

E48SN

Morrison Avenue

E48AL

Lavender Close

E48BE

Rampton Close

E48NN

Warwick Road

E48LD

Chase Gardens

E48LL

Chingford Mount Road

E48QN

York Road

E48HP

Hall Lane

E48HF

Waltham Way

E48HH

Hall Lane

E48PJ

Sinclair Road

E48QP

Garden Close

Data Sources

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