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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.

All postcodes in Walthamstow Market & South Grove

E177DU

Northcote Road

E177JH

High Street

E177NY

Bude Close

E176SQ

Palace Mews

E177JN

High Street

E178AZ

Markhouse Avenue

E178AD

Lynmouth Road

E178AF

Lynmouth Road

E177BY

Truro Road

E176RR

Campbell Road

E176SE

Hatherley Road

E178RB

Ringwood Road

E177FS

Track Street

E177FH

Brunner Road

E177LE

Stephenson Road

E178DQ

Markhouse Road

E178PW

Ringwood Road

E178AT

Hartington Road

E177JJ

Tower Mews

E178AU

Forster Road

E177JP

Selborne Road

E177NX

South Grove

E177JX

Vernon Road

E177AH

Blackhorse Road

E177JT

Stephenson Road

E177HA

Coppermill Lane

E177GE

Track Street

E177BS

Cleveland Park Avenue

E174BS

Hoe Street

E174QH

Hoe Street

E176PW

Elmsdale Road

E177FQ

Track Street

E177NF

Camden Road

E177LT

Selborne Road

E178AQ

Lynmouth Road

E177FZ

High Street

E177BH

High Street

E176SD

Hatherley Road

E177NG

Hove Avenue

E178AN

Essex Road

E178DH

Markhouse Road

E176RQ

Westbury Road

E177FA

Cranbrook Mews

E177PF

St James'S Street

E177DE

Pretoria Avenue

E177NZ

Falmouth Way

E177FG

South Grove

E177FP

Track Street

E177LF

Frederic Street

E177NQ

Hove Avenue

E173AX

Hoe Street

E177LD

High Street

E178AY

Markhouse Avenue

E178AE

Lynmouth Road

E177FF

Brunner Road

E177ER

Woodville Road

E178AB

The Crescent

E177NE

Brighton Avenue

E178AG

Lynmouth Road

E177ES

Pretoria Avenue

E177BZ

Eldon Road

E177LS

Selborne Road

E177JS

High Street

E177BG

Mission Grove

E173GU

Cranbrook Mews

E177AD

High Street

E177PD

Arkley Road

E176RN

Westbury Road

E177AR

Glenthorne Road

E177BJ

Vintry Mews

E177FX

Mission Grove

E177DR

Pretoria Avenue

E177AL

Hazelwood Road

E177EU

Pretoria Avenue

E177DB

High Street

E174BF

Hoe Street

E177LX

Gosport Road

E177EE

Carisbrooke Road

E177EN

Melford Road

E177LZ

Gosport 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.