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Walthamstow Central

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About

Walthamstow Central is a key transport interchange in northeast London, served by the Victoria line and Overground services. The area is dominated by the large shopping centre and bus station complex, creating a constant flow of people. Residential streets with Victorian and Edwardian terraces extend outwards from this busy core.

The area is home to the William Morris Gallery, located in the Georgian house where the influential designer once lived. Walthamstow Market, one of the longest outdoor street markets in Europe, runs along the High Street, contributing to the local bustle. The open space of Lloyd Park provides a green contrast to the built-up centre.

Area overview

On average Walthamstow Central has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walthamstow Central is £66,000 per year. There are 2 schools in Walthamstow Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Walthamstow Central is home to around 11,429 people, with a population density of about 14,452.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
15.1%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Walthamstow Central Population
11,429
Population density
14,452.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
29.14(+8%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.4(-28%)
Theft from the person
12.16(+30%)
Vehicle crime
10.41(+11%)
Other theft
7.09(-38%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,811
33.34%
Other White
2,230
19.51%
Pakistani
1,788
15.64%
Caribbean
563
4.93%
African
443
3.88%
Total population: 11,430

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,803
51.76%
No qualifications
1,503
16.2%
Level 3 (A level)
999
10.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
738
7.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
683
7.36%
Total 16+ residents: 9,280

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,630
37.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,154
26.2%
Owns outright
848
19.26%
Other social rented
338
7.67%
Social rents from council
286
6.49%
Total households: 4,404

Property prices in Walthamstow Central

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £626,500 in Walthamstow Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £2,170,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walthamstow Central 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 Walthamstow Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached9£750,000
Terraced50£810,000
Flats53£489,000

10 years median price trend in Walthamstow Central

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

All postcodes in Walthamstow Central

E173BA

Eastfield Road

E177QJ

Exeter Road

E178NP

Chelmsford Road

E178QY

Wellesley Road

E179AG

Leamington Avenue

E179QL

Orford Road

E173BS

Teresa Mews

E177PS

Albert Road

E178XQ

Yunus Khan Close

E179BH

Pendlestone Road

E174RP

Richards Place

E174SQ

Howard Road

E174SW

Byron Road

E178LN

Gandhi Close

E178LW

Gandhi Close

E179AF

Abbey Mews

E179QJ

Third Avenue

E179QQ

First Avenue

E179SG

Church Hill

E179AL

Hoe Street

E173BB

Cairo Road

E177QN

Cedars Avenue

E178JU

Boundary Road

E179FA

Ledger Mews

E179QH

Second Avenue

E173BE

Teresa Mews

E178JX

Gandhi Close

E179AQ

Daventry Avenue

E179SE

West Avenue Road

E174NA

Forest Road

E177PT

Albert Road

E178NA

Gandhi Close

E178XG

Yunus Khan Close

E179BD

Hoe Street

E174RQ

Tower Hamlets Road

E177QZ

Exeter Road

E178QA

Leopold Road

E173BJ

Falmer Road

E179PH

Hoe Street

E179QX

Orford Road

E179SW

Vivian Stanshall Mews

E178YT

Church Hill

E174NB

Forest Road

E179SL

Station Approach

E173BL

Hurst Road

E174RX

Hoe Street

E178QX

Wellesley Road

E179AA

Hoe Street

E179BT

Granville Road

E174RZ

Hoe Street

E174SH

Howard Road

E174SR

Milton Road

E177QP

Priory Avenue

E178QF

Belgrave Road

E178QG

Belgrave Road

E173AG

Church Hill

E173AB

Church Hill

E173AL

Hoe Street

E174RN

Browns Road

E177PU

Albert Road

E178RA

Chelmsford Road

E179BJ

Pendlestone Road

E175WD

Church Hill

E173BT

Seaford Road

E174SG

Howard Road

E177PX

Lorne Road

E177QH

Shrubland Road

E178LA

Boundary Road

E178QT

Lansdowne Road

E178XB

Yunus Khan Close

E179PX

Hoe Street

E179FU

Cobble Path

E179SX

Hoe Street

E178LG

Colchester Road

E178XF

Yunus Khan Close

E179PU

West Avenue

E179RE

St Mary Road

E173BU

Hilltop

E178QH

Devonshire Road

E179BN

Grove Road

E179QE

Hoe Street

E176XF

Church Hill

E173BH

Falmer Road

E178QB

Connaught Road

E173FB

Hoe Street

E179YP

Church Hill

E175WL

Church Hill

E177QR

Sylvan Road

E178QE

Belgrave Road

E178QL

Rutland Road

E178QW

Somerset Road

E174RU

Browns Road

E170YG

Church Hill

E177YZ

Church Hill

E173SD

Church Hill

E173BG

Rectory Road

E174SN

Byron Road

E179NG

East Avenue

E179RQ

Church Path

E179RY

Church Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.