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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 141 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
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
43.43(+63%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.11(+26%)
Theft from the person
31.47(+200%)
Other theft
17.13(+47%)
Shoplifting
16.82(+66%)
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 91 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 in Walthamstow Market & South Grove area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £1,275,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walthamstow Market & South Grove over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£675,000
Flats49£450,000
Semi-Detached2£629,838
Terraced39£697,500

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

E177NG

Hove Avenue

E173AY

Hoe Street

E177ET

Carisbrooke Road

E176PG

Palmerston Road

E178AA

Station Road

E178DH

Markhouse Road

E178RB

Ringwood Road

E177NF

Camden Road

E177GE

Track Street

E176PH

Mansfield Road

E177BL

Railway Arches

E177JS

High Street

E177LH

Leucha Road

E177NE

Brighton Avenue

E178BG

Markhouse Road

E178BD

Markhouse Road

E177BH

High Street

E177FE

Old Brewery Way

E177FH

Brunner Road

E178AD

Lynmouth Road

E178DJ

Markhouse Road

E177DF

Maude Road

E177PF

St James'S Street

E174QH

Hoe Street

E176SD

Hatherley Road

E177FB

Cleveland Park Avenue

E177PZ

Netley Road

E178AN

Essex Road

E178AY

Markhouse Avenue

E178DL

Ashford Close

E177FT

South Grove

E177GA

Brunner Road

E178AZ

Markhouse Avenue

E173GU

Cranbrook Mews

E177AL

Hazelwood Road

E177BY

Truro Road

E177EE

Carisbrooke Road

E178AR

Clacton Road

E177FR

Track Street

E176RS

Somers Road

E176SE

Hatherley Road

E177NZ

Falmouth Way

E177BG

Mission Grove

E177LZ

Gosport Road

E176RB

Gillards Mews

E177AH

Blackhorse Road

E177GB

Brunner Road

E177QE

Glen Road

E177JP

Selborne Road

E177PJ

St James'S Street

E174QN

Hatherley Mews

E177DY

Warner Road

E177BX

High Street

E177FF

Brunner Road

E177LG

Leucha Road

E177LY

Gosport Road

E177JN

High Street

E178DQ

Markhouse Road

E177EF

Carisbrooke Road

E176QA

Osborne Mews

E177BF

Tower Mews

E177EZ

Karim Mews

E177FJ

High Street

E177NY

Bude Close

E178RY

St James

E177FY

High Street

E177PD

Arkley Road

E177EQ

Cranbrook Mews

E178AU

Forster Road

E173AX

Hoe Street

E177AR

Glenthorne Road

E177EL

Melford Road

E178AQ

Lynmouth Road

E176GR

Thomas Jacomb Place

E177FW

Planetree Path

E177LW

High Street

E178AB

The Crescent

E176PQ

Marias Gardens

E177JJ

Tower Mews

E177PE

St James'S Street

Data Sources

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