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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

E179QW

West Avenue

E173SZ

Hoe Street

E174RH

Tower Hamlets Road

E174SP

Milton Road

E178PX

Queens Road

E178QD

Belgrave Road

E179BL

Grove Road

E179BW

Monarch Mews

E179GZ

Station Approach

E173BZ

The Drive

E174SD

Hoe Street

E177LL

Church Hill

E176WG

Church Hill

E173AH

Church Hill

E179XZ

Church Hill

E179SF

West Avenue Road

E174RW

Browns Road

E173DZ

Eastfield Road

E173BF

Hoe Street

E178QN

Somerset Road

E178XD

Yunus Khan Close

E175WP

Church Hill

E179BG

Hoe Street

E179RD

Stainforth Road

E179RF

St Mary Road

E170ZB

Church Hill

E173GX

Church Hill

E179PL

Hoe Street

E173AA

Church Hill

E174RT

Central Parade

E178PU

Queens Road

E178PZ

Beatrice Road

E179BB

Pembroke Road

E179PP

Hoe Street

E179QN

West Avenue

E174SB

Hoe Street

E173FS

Church Hill

E173AP

Hoe Street

E174SL

Aubrey Road

E174SS

Milton Road

E177PR

Albert Road

E179PT

Hoe Street

E179SD

Folkestone Road

E170XX

Church Hill

E170XF

Church Hill

E170WU

Church Hill

E170WE

Church Hill

E170UT

Church Hill

E170UH

Church Hill

E170UF

Church Hill

E170TW

Church Hill

E170TU

Church Hill

E170TG

Church Hill

E170SQ

Church Hill

E170SJ

Church Hill

E170SG

Hoe Street

E170NB

Church Hill

E170HQ

Church Hill

E170GX

Church Hill

E170GF

Church Hill

E170DA

Hoe Street

E170BY

Hoe Street

E170BX

Hoe Street

E170BU

Hoe Street

E170BS

Hoe Street

E170BR

Hoe Street

E170BQ

Hoe Street

E170BJ

Hoe Street

E170BB

Hoe Street

E170AU

Hoe Street

E170AN

Hoe Street

E173BY

The Drive

E170ZZ

Hoe Street

E170AT

Hoe Street

E178WG

Church Hill

E174SJ

Howard Road

E177QL

Cedars Avenue

E179BP

Shaftesbury Road

E179QY

West Avenue

E179RG

St Mary Road

E178PY

Queens Road

E178QJ

Devonshire Road

E179QF

Station Approach

E179RB

Stainforth Road

E170RQ

Church Hill

E170AQ

Hoe Street

E170YS

Church Hill

E170US

Church Hill

E175XT

Church Hill

E173AD

Church Hill

E174SA

Hoe Street

E178JZ

St Barnabas Road

E178XE

Yunus Khan Close

E179GY

Station Approach

E179QD

Hoe Street

E179QU

Orford Road

E179RH

Church End

E177TA

Edison Close

E173AE

Cairo Road

E178JY

St Barnabas Road

Data Sources

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