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About

The William Morris area in Waltham Forest is named after the famous 19th-century designer and socialist. It is located near the River Lea and includes parts of Leyton and Walthamstow. The area is known for its connection to Morris, with landmarks like the William Morris Gallery and his former home, Water House. The gallery showcases his work and the Arts and Crafts movement.

The area features a mix of residential streets, green spaces, and local amenities. Lloyd Park provides open space with playgrounds and walking paths. The neighborhood has a range of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern developments. Public transport links include Walthamstow Central station, offering access to central London. The area retains a local feel with independent shops and cafes.

Area overview

On average William Morris has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in William Morris is £55,300 per year. There are 2 schools in William Morris: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

William Morris Population
9,653
Population density
15,617.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,235
33.51%
Other White
1,599
16.56%
Pakistani
1,030
10.67%
African
661
6.85%
Caribbean
497
5.15%
Total population: 9,655

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,158
31.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
905
24.95%
Owns outright
627
17.29%
Other social rented
457
12.6%
Social rents from council
371
10.23%
Total households: 3,627

Property prices in William Morris

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £553,500 in William Morris area, with individual transactions ranging from £320,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for William Morris 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 William Morris over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats45£510,000
Semi-Detached4£597,500
Terraced47£720,000

10 years median price trend in William Morris

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in William Morris.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.