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Walthamstow Central

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About

Walthamstow Central is a key transport and commercial hub in Waltham Forest, located in northeast London. The area is served by the Victoria line and Overground services, making it a busy interchange for commuters. The high street features a mix of shops, supermarkets, and independent businesses, catering to everyday needs. Nearby, the historic Walthamstow Market stretches along the pedestrianized section, offering a range of goods from food to clothing.

The area includes residential streets with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern developments. Lloyd Park provides green space with sports facilities and the William Morris Gallery, showcasing local history. Walthamstow Central is also close to the bustling St James Street area, known for its cafes and bars. The combination of transport links, shopping, and leisure options makes it a practical and well-connected part of the borough.

Area overview

On average Walthamstow Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walthamstow Central is £56,000 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.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

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

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

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 115 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 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
Flats54£475,000
Semi-Detached8£851,025
Terraced53£800,000

10 years median price trend in Walthamstow Central

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.