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Wanstead Village

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About

Wanstead Village ward centres around Christ Church Green and the adjacent High Street, forming a traditional suburban hub. The area is characterised by residential streets with properties ranging from Victorian terraces to larger inter-war homes. Local commerce is focused along the High Street, which hosts independent shops, cafes, and several public houses. The ward's layout is defined by the convergence of several main roads, including the A12 to the south, which acts as a significant boundary.

A notable local landmark is the George Green, a small triangular common providing a focal point near the church. The ward contains Wanstead Park, which features the ornamental lakes and remaining grotto of the historic Wanstead House estate. Community life is anchored by the library, parish church, and the weekly market. Transport connections are provided by Wanstead station on the Central line, situated just south of the main village area.

Area overview

On average Wanstead Village has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wanstead Village is £86,944 per year. There are 2 schools in Wanstead Village: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Wanstead Village is home to around 12,764 people, with a population density of about 5,544.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Wanstead Village Population
12,764
Population density
5,544.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.88(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
21(-21%)
Vehicle crime
16.14(+66%)
Shoplifting
12.22(+21%)
Other theft
8.3(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,524
51.11%
Other White
1,582
12.39%
Indian
907
7.11%
Pakistani
565
4.43%
Irish
461
3.61%
Total population: 12,764

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,998
56.61%
Level 3 (A level)
1,227
11.58%
No qualifications
1,191
11.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
957
9.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
656
6.19%
Total 16+ residents: 10,596

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,660
29.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,612
28.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,498
26.68%
Other social rented
410
7.3%
Social rents from council
288
5.13%
Total households: 5,615

Property prices in Wanstead Village

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £572,500 in Wanstead Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £123,000 up to £3,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wanstead Village 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 Wanstead Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£1,500,000
Flats84£406,050
Semi-Detached21£1,144,000
Terraced39£915,000

10 years median price trend in Wanstead Village

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wanstead Village.

Data Sources

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