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E4 6UW

Friars Close

Larkswood

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Detailed insights for E4 6UW

Overview

Postcode E4 6UW is located in a major urban area, within the Larkswood ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Larkswood area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Larkswood is £67,688 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Pimp Hall Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
51.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Larkswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,997 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Larkswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.4%

Approximately 51.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Larkswood is £67,688 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from E4 6UW.

Flood risk

No risk

Larkswood near E4 6UW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Highams Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E4 6UW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Highams Park

Overground

Walking directions to Highams Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E4 6UW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miPimp Hall ParkMediumWalking directions to Pimp Hall Park

Area Profile

Population
357
Population density
6,787.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.01(-18%)
Violence and sexual offences
21.36(-31%)
Vehicle crime
13.59(+45%)
Shoplifting
8.41(-16%)
Other theft
7.77(-32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
177
49.72%
Other White
42
11.8%
Other
33
9.27%
Caribbean
29
8.15%
Pakistani
18
5.06%
Total population: 356

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
27.15%
Level 4+ (Degree)
82
27.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.56%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
5.96%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
26.35%
Other social rented
37
25%
Owns with a mortgage
22
14.86%
Owns outright
20
13.51%
Shared ownership
14
9.46%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Larkswood

Median price£502,500
Price per sq ft£554
Sales (last 12 months)98
Typical range (middle 50%)£391K – £614K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) in Larkswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Larkswood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£638,500£543
Semi-Detached14£592,500£590
Terraced58£551,750£540
Flats24£317,500£574

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Larkswood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larkswood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£261,000£470,000£390,000
2017£229,750£490,000£442,500
2018£245,000£500,000£440,000
2019£259,750£497,500£435,000
2020£350,000£499,995£456,000
2021£332,000£565,000£507,500
2022£342,500£585,000£562,250
2023£286,750£627,500£555,000
2024£340,000£625,000£545,000
2025£310,000£620,000£551,750
2026£325,000£680,000£545,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Larkswood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larkswood.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£491£473£465
2017£463£486£442
2018£493£456£465
2019£478£508£441
2020£578£468£454
2021£550£512£476
2022£535£583£518
2023£543£544£513
2024£548£568£568
2025£547£542£540
2026£578£427£526
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Larkswood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Larkswood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 6UW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 6UW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 202521, Ashingdon Close, London, E4 6XHTerracedFreehold£384,100
28 Mar 20255, Ashingdon Close, London, E4 6XHOtherFreehold£1,000
15 Dec 202535B, Heaton Close, London, E4 6UFTerracedFreehold£430,000
17 Nov 202532, Heaton Close, London, E4 6UFSemi-DetachedFreehold£415,000
25 Feb 202514, Peasmead Terrace, London, E4 6NUSemi-DetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the E4 6UW postcode area, located within Larkswood, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 6UW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLongshaw Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLime Academy LarkswoodAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryChingford CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 6UW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E4 6UW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express175 New Road, Chingford, London, E4 9EYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miGülüzar Hatch Lane Food CentreHatch Lane, Waltham Forest, E4 6LPWalking directions to Gülüzar Hatch Lane Food Centre
0.3 miCo-op FoodHatch Lane, Chingford, London, E4 6LQWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miPremier The Convenience StoreNew Road, Waltham Forest, E4 9SXWalking directions to Premier The Convenience Store
0.4 miLondisNightingale Close, Waltham Forest, E4 6NDWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,772
Band C£2,025
Band D£2,278
Band E£2,784
Band F£3,290
Band G£3,796
Band H£4,555

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E4 6UW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Catherine Saumarez

Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

John Moss

Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Sam O'Connell

Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Iain Duncan Smith

Chingford and Woodford Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyChingford and Woodford GreenE14001167
WardLarkswoodE05013894
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LarkswoodE02000898
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 004CE01004413
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 6UW

Is E4 6UW (Larkswood) safe?

The area around E4 6UW records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E4 6UW?

The median sale price around E4 6UW in Larkswood is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E4 6UW?

There are 16 schools close to E4 6UW, including Longshaw Primary Academy (Good), Lime Academy Larkswood (Good) and Chingford CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E4 6UW?

The closest station to E4 6UW is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,261 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E4 6UW?

E4 6UW scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,997 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 6UW (Larkswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering E4 6UW is Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Catherine Saumarez (Conservative and Unionist Party), John Moss (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sam O'Connell (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.