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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 high crime levels, with around 85 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
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
27.74(+4%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.39(-33%)
Theft from the person
14.44(+38%)
Vehicle crime
13.12(+35%)
Other theft
8.22(-29%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Walthamstow Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £1,325,000.

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
Flats48£478,000
Semi-Detached8£783,525
Terraced47£795,000

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

E178LX

Gandhi Close

E179QG

First Avenue

E179SB

Woodbury Road

E170BW

Hoe Street

E170YD

Hoe Street

E173AE

Cairo Road

E178AW

Church Hill

E179PE

Grosvenor Park Road

E175WD

Church Hill

Data Sources

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