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Walthamstow Market & South Grove

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About

Walthamstow Market runs along the High Street, forming a long, open-air retail stretch. It is one of the largest daily street markets in Europe, with stalls selling everything from fresh produce to household goods. The area is densely built with Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, creating a continuous urban streetscape. This creates a constant, practical bustle focused on everyday shopping and commuting.

South Grove is a quieter residential street running parallel, home to the William Morris Gallery. This historic house, set in Lloyd Park, celebrates the life of the Arts and Crafts pioneer who was born here. The contrast between the market's thoroughfare and this cultural anchor in a green space defines the local character. The area operates as a practical hub with a distinct historical layer.

Area overview

On average Walthamstow Market & South Grove has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £69,545 per year. There are 3 schools in Walthamstow Market & South Grove: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Walthamstow Market & South Grove is home to around 12,963 people, with a population density of about 14,557.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Walthamstow Market & South Grove Population
12,963
Population density
14,557 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
44.28(+65%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.65(+31%)
Theft from the person
28.23(+201%)
Shoplifting
20.52(+105%)
Other theft
16.51(+44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,814
29.42%
Other White
2,543
19.61%
Pakistani
1,782
13.74%
African
727
5.61%
Other
657
5.07%
Total population: 12,966

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
5,114
49.32%
No qualifications
1,728
16.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,203
11.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
856
8.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
854
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 10,370

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,747
36.04%
Owns with a mortgage
1,177
24.28%
Owns outright
710
14.65%
Social rents from council
526
10.85%
Other social rented
439
9.06%
Total households: 4,848

Property prices in Walthamstow Market & South Grove

Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 in Walthamstow Market & South Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walthamstow Market & South Grove 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 Market & South Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats63£432,000£7,295
Semi-Detached3£637,500£9,482
Terraced42£710,000£8,260

10 years median price trend in Walthamstow Market & South Grove

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walthamstow Market & South Grove.

Frequently asked questions about Walthamstow Market & South Grove

Is Walthamstow Market & South Grove safe?

Walthamstow Market & South Grove records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England — it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Walthamstow Market & South Grove?

The median sale price in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is £502,500 (about £7,727 per square metre) based on 108 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Walthamstow Market & South Grove?

Walthamstow Market & South Grove has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Walthamstow Market & South Grove?

Walthamstow Market & South Grove scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Walthamstow Market & South Grove sits around rank 8,519 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Walthamstow Market & South Grove?

The average household income in Walthamstow Market & South Grove is around £69,545 per year, and 21% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Walthamstow Market & South Grove

E177PE

St James'S Street

E177DZ

Warner Road

E176RB

Gillards Mews

E177LB

Willow Walk

E177LH

Leucha Road

E177AB

High Street

E177DX

Warner Road

E177AJ

Hazelwood Road

E177GB

Brunner Road

E178AH

Grange Road

E176PE

Osborne Grove

E177QF

Park Road

E177NH

High Street

E177LG

Leucha Road

E177LJ

Leucha Road

E176DQ

Palmerston Road

E177DT

Northcote Road

E177FD

High Street

E174EX

Hoe Street

E173AY

Hoe Street

E177FW

Planetree Path

E177BQ

Maude Road

E177EL

Melford Road

E177FT

South Grove

E177ET

Carisbrooke Road

E177EQ

Cranbrook Mews

E178AP

Clacton Road

E177JR

Selborne Road

E177JU

Tower Mews

E176PG

Palmerston Road

E177HB

Coppermill Lane

E177EJ

Buxton Road

E177LU

Gosport Road

E177EH

Buxton Road

E177DA

Storey Road

E177EG

Parkhurst Road

E177BP

Cleveland Park Avenue

E177JY

High Street

E176PF

Palmerston Road

E177LY

Gosport Road

E178AR

Clacton Road

E177BF

Tower Mews

E177BL

Railway Arches

E177FE

Old Brewery Way

E177DS

Pretoria Avenue

E176RS

Somers Road

E178DJ

Markhouse Road

E178AA

Station Road

E176RG

Westbury Road

E177DY

Warner Road

E177FU

Selborne Road

E177PZ

Netley Road

E176RZ

Erskine Road

E176PD

Palmerston Road

E177GA

Brunner Road

E177PJ

St James'S Street

E178BF

Markhouse Passage

E178PP

Ringwood Road

E177EA

Warner Road

E178DL

Ashford Close

E177PP

Courtenay Mews

E177PN

St James'S Street

E178BG

Markhouse Road

E176SB

Hatherley Road

E174QN

Hatherley Mews

E177EP

Woodville Road

E177GD

High Street

E177EZ

Karim Mews

E177BX

High Street

E178BD

Markhouse Road

E176RU

Somers Road

E177PA

Arkley Crescent

E178BE

Low Hall Lane

E177FY

High Street

E176RY

Erskine Road

E178AS

Hartington Road

E176PH

Mansfield Road

E176QA

Osborne Mews

E176PQ

Marias Gardens

E177QE

Glen Road

E176RX

Somers Road

E176GR

Thomas Jacomb Place

E178RY

St James

E174QP

Hatherley Mews

E177LQ

Leucha Road

E178FF

Markhouse Road

E177EF

Carisbrooke Road

E177FR

Track Street

E176GB

Erskine Road

E177NW

Brunner Road

E177FB

Cleveland Park Avenue

E177LP

Selborne Road

E177BU

Palace Parade

E177LW

High Street

E177FJ

High Street

E177BT

Cleveland Park Crescent

E174AQ

Cleveland Park Avenue

E177DG

Maude Terrace

E177DF

Maude Road

E176PJ

Mansfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.