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About

Whipps Cross is located in the northeast of Waltham Forest, near the border with Redbridge and Epping Forest. The area is known for its proximity to Whipps Cross Hospital, a major healthcare facility serving the local community. The nearby Whipps Cross Roundabout connects key roads like the A104 and A12, making it a transport hub for the region. Residential streets are a mix of terraced houses and low-rise flats, with some green spaces providing pockets of nature.

The area is bordered by Leytonstone to the west and Leyton to the south, offering easy access to amenities in both neighborhoods. Whipps Cross is also close to Epping Forest, providing opportunities for outdoor activities. Public transport includes bus routes and Leytonstone tube station, linking the area to central London. While largely residential, there are local shops and services catering to everyday needs.

Area overview

On average Whipps Cross has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whipps Cross is £58,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Whipps Cross: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.8%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Whipps Cross Population
9,642
Population density
9,119.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,319
24.05%
British
2,312
23.98%
Other White
1,385
14.36%
Caribbean
566
5.87%
Indian
538
5.58%
Total population: 9,643

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
886
28.43%
Owns outright
884
28.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
819
26.28%
Other social rented
320
10.27%
Social rents from council
88
2.82%
Total households: 3,116

Property prices in Whipps Cross

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £667,500 in Whipps Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,000 up to £1,540,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Whipps Cross 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 Whipps Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats25£381,500
Semi-Detached3£912,500
Terraced43£805,000

10 years median price trend in Whipps Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whipps Cross.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.