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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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £701,250 in Walthamstow Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £198,000 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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walthamstow Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats38£518,500£7,452
Semi-Detached8£725,500£8,675
Terraced50£847,500£8,430

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

E178WG

Church Hill

E174SS

Milton Road

E178QG

Belgrave Road

E174RZ

Hoe Street

E179RY

Church Hill

E179SW

Vivian Stanshall Mews

E170WU

Church Hill

E173AE

Cairo Road

E170ZZ

Hoe Street

E177PS

Albert Road

E179SD

Folkestone Road

E179AQ

Daventry Avenue

E170BB

Hoe Street

E170AU

Hoe Street

E179AL

Hoe Street

E173BY

The Drive

E179QW

West Avenue

E178XQ

Yunus Khan Close

E179WB

Church Hill

E170TW

Church Hill

E170SG

Hoe Street

E178LX

Gandhi Close

E173FB

Hoe Street

E179SL

Station Approach

E178QJ

Devonshire Road

E173AD

Church Hill

E174SR

Milton Road

E178QD

Belgrave Road

E170US

Church Hill

E170BQ

Hoe Street

E178LG

Colchester Road

E179XZ

Church Hill

E178JZ

St Barnabas Road

E173AG

Church Hill

E179BG

Hoe Street

E175WD

Church Hill

E177QJ

Exeter Road

E178PZ

Beatrice Road

E179QH

Second Avenue

E178JY

St Barnabas Road

E177QH

Shrubland Road

E174RW

Browns Road

E170AN

Hoe Street

E179SB

Woodbury Road

E179SF

West Avenue Road

E179QY

West Avenue

E170DA

Hoe Street

E174RH

Tower Hamlets Road

E179QL

Orford Road

E170YS

Church Hill

E179GY

Station Approach

E178QN

Somerset Road

E174RX

Hoe Street

E173BZ

The Drive

E178AW

Church Hill

E174RU

Browns Road

E178QB

Connaught Road

E174RN

Browns Road

E179RB

Stainforth Road

E179SG

Church Hill

E174SB

Hoe Street

E178JU

Boundary Road

E178NA

Gandhi Close

E179PP

Hoe Street

E170XX

Church Hill

E170XF

Church Hill

E170AQ

Hoe Street

E178QT

Lansdowne Road

E174SN

Byron Road

E170ZB

Church Hill

E170UT

Church Hill

E175WP

Church Hill

E170WE

Church Hill

E174SG

Howard Road

E179PU

West Avenue

E173BE

Teresa Mews

E173BG

Rectory Road

E179BD

Hoe Street

E179PL

Hoe Street

E170BJ

Hoe Street

E170HQ

Church Hill

E179NG

East Avenue

E175XT

Church Hill

E179FU

Cobble Path

E174SP

Milton Road

E173GX

Church Hill

E170BR

Hoe Street

E177QP

Priory Avenue

E170AT

Hoe Street

E179QJ

Third Avenue

E173BH

Falmer Road

E178LA

Boundary Road

E174SH

Howard Road

E174SL

Aubrey Road

E177TA

Edison Close

E179RE

St Mary Road

E174RT

Central Parade

E177WB

Church Hill

E177PU

Albert Road

E174RP

Richards Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.