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Wanstead Park

England / London / Redbridge / Wanstead Park

About

Wanstead Park is a residential ward in the London Borough of Redbridge, located in the northeast of the city. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian and Edwardian homes, as well as more modern developments. It is bordered by Wanstead Flats, a large open space that forms part of Epping Forest, providing green space for recreation and leisure. The ward has good transport links, with Wanstead Park Overground station offering connections to central London.

Local amenities include shops, cafes, and schools, catering to the needs of residents. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with events often held at nearby venues like the Wanstead House community centre. Wanstead Park itself, after which the ward is named, features lakes and woodland, adding to the area's natural appeal. The ward is predominantly residential, with a mix of families and professionals making up the population.

Area overview

On average Wanstead Park has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wanstead Park is £70,875 per year. There are 2 schools in Wanstead Park: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Wanstead Park Population
8,063
Population density
1,702.9 per km²

Demographics

British
4,010
49.73%
Other White
755
9.36%
Indian
559
6.93%
Pakistani
520
6.45%
Bangladeshi
336
4.17%
Total population: 8,063

Housing

Owns outright
1,103
36.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,084
35.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
481
15.72%
Social rents from council
228
7.45%
Other social rented
93
3.04%
Total households: 3,059

Property prices in Wanstead Park

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £920,000 in Wanstead Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £2,240,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£2,200,000
Flats24£362,500
Semi-Detached10£1,252,500
Terraced40£977,500

10 years price trend in Wanstead Park

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.