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Waltham Forest

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About

Waltham Forest is a borough in northeast London, covering an area of approximately 15 square miles. It includes neighborhoods such as Leyton, Leytonstone, Walthamstow, and Chingford. The district is known for its mix of urban and green spaces, with Epping Forest stretching into its northern edges. The area has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments, and is well-connected by public transport, including the Central line and Overground services.

The borough has a growing cultural scene, with Walthamstow hosting markets, independent shops, and the William Morris Gallery. Leyton and Leytonstone offer a variety of eateries and community events. Waltham Forest also has several parks and reservoirs, providing outdoor recreation. The area has seen regeneration in recent years, attracting new residents while retaining its local character.

Area overview

On average Waltham Forest has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Waltham Forest is £55,089 per year. There are 87 schools in Waltham Forest: 52 primary (12 Outstanding and 37 Good) and 17 secondary (1 Outstanding and 15 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Waltham Forest Population
278,425
Population density
7,173.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94,766
34.04%
Other White
46,433
16.68%
Pakistani
28,740
10.32%
African
18,759
6.74%
Caribbean
17,587
6.32%
Total population: 278,428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
29,539
28.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
26,361
25.62%
Owns outright
20,817
20.23%
Other social rented
11,362
11.04%
Social rents from council
10,737
10.43%
Total households: 102,901

Property prices in Waltham Forest

Based on 2,537 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 in Waltham Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £3,615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£765,000
Flats1,087£400,000
Semi-Detached260£680,000
Terraced1,174£658,000

10 years median price trend in Waltham Forest

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

All wards in Waltham Forest

Cann Hall

Cathall

Chapel End

Chingford Green

Endlebury

Forest

Grove Green

Hale End & Highams Park South

Hatch Lane & Highams Park North

Higham Hill

High Street

Hoe Street

Larkswood

Lea Bridge

Leyton

Leytonstone

Markhouse

St James

Upper Walthamstow

Valley

William Morris

Wood Street

Data Sources

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