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About

Wood Street ward sits in the northeast of the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. It is bordered by Forest Road to the south and the railway lines to the north and east. The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, including Winns Common, which provides recreational areas for residents. Public transport connections are provided by Wood Street railway station, offering services into central London.

The ward is home to the Winns Avenue Allotments, a significant community resource for local growers. Wood Street itself functions as a local high street with independent shops and essential services. The area has a mix of housing, including some postwar developments and conversions. Its proximity to both Epping Forest and Walthamstow offers access to larger green spaces and more extensive retail options, while maintaining a distinct neighbourhood feel.

Area overview

On average Wood Street has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wood Street is £74,916 per year. There are 5 schools in Wood Street: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Wood Street is home to around 9,594 people, with a population density of about 13,491.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
31.2%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Wood Street Population
9,594
Population density
13,491.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.38(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.86(+34%)
Drugs
11.26(+82%)
Public order
9.38(+39%)
Vehicle crime
9.28(-1%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,417
35.61%
Other White
1,478
15.4%
African
988
10.3%
Pakistani
838
8.73%
Caribbean
601
6.26%
Total population: 9,595

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,535
47.96%
No qualifications
1,275
17.3%
Level 3 (A level)
853
11.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
708
9.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
556
7.54%
Total 16+ residents: 7,371

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,079
29.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
820
22.54%
Social rents from council
729
20.04%
Owns outright
525
14.43%
Other social rented
344
9.46%
Total households: 3,638

Property prices in Wood Street

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £580,000 in Wood Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wood Street in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wood Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£567,000£6,163
Flats43£397,500£7,197
Semi-Detached4£926,000£7,556
Terraced41£835,000£8,523

10 years median price trend in Wood Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wood Street.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.