Postcode insights

E4 8AP

Heriot Avenue

Valley

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Detailed insights for E4 8AP

Overview

Postcode E4 8AP is located in a major urban area, within the Valley ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Chingford Green West area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chingford Green West is £64,615 per year. The nearest station is Ponders End, about 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Mansfield Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.9%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Chingford Green West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,256 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Chingford Green West has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.9%

Approximately 23.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chingford Green West is £64,615 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 303 ft away from E4 8AP.

Flood risk

No risk

Chingford Green West near E4 8AP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Ponders End located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E4 8AP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMansfield ParkLargeWalking directions to Mansfield Park
0.4 miRidgeway ParkMediumWalking directions to Ridgeway Park

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
8,130.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.47(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.98(-52%)
Vehicle crime
7.67(-18%)
Public order
4.72(-30%)
Burglary
3.54(-35%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
127
33.96%
Other White
61
16.31%
Pakistani
41
10.96%
Other Asian
38
10.16%
Bangladeshi
18
4.81%
Total population: 374

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
30.82%
No qualifications
68
24.37%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.6%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
41.59%
Social rents from council
27
23.89%
Owns outright
26
23.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.5%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Valley

Median price£512,000
Price per sq ft£507
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£425K – £565K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £512,000 (about £507 per square foot) in Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,750 up to £776,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£600,000£629
Semi-Detached24£567,500£556
Terraced49£512,000£504
Flats16£316,250£488

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£688,000£278,000£475,000£428,500
2017£433,000£250,000£475,000£430,000
2018£515,000£287,250£470,000£440,000
2019£517,500£268,500£485,000£420,000
2020£506,250£295,000£470,000£450,000
2021£508,500£277,500£507,500£470,000
2022£672,000£270,000£550,000£510,000
2023£430,000£277,000£560,000£515,000
2024£660,000£235,000£585,000£513,000
2025£650,000£306,000£559,500£519,000
2026£550,000£311,000£615,000£507,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£357£462£435£419
2017£353£427£459£416
2018£458£483£452£438
2019£407£451£459£432
2020£487£472£477£427
2021£408£457£437£469
2022£543£467£521£509
2023£555£490£537£515
2024£558£416£544£492
2025£539£486£555£517
2026£720£523£472£489
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8AP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8AP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 202530, Heriot Avenue, London, E4 8APTerracedFreehold£612,500
25 Feb 20255, Heriot Avenue, London, E4 8APSemi-DetachedFreehold£620,000
11 Feb 202528, Heriot Avenue, London, E4 8APSemi-DetachedFreehold£532,000
14 Mar 202560, Leadale Avenue, London, E4 8AYSemi-DetachedFreehold£575,000
30 Jan 202618, Dove House Gardens, London, E4 7SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£615,000

Schools

In the E4 8AP postcode area, located within Chingford Green West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 8AP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryParkside Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryLime Academy LarkswoodAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryChingford Foundation SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 8AP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E4 8AP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miEU Food ShopAlpha Road, Waltham Forest, E4 6STWalking directions to EU Food Shop
0.4 miOld Church SupermarketAlpha Road, Waltham Forest, E4 6STWalking directions to Old Church Supermarket
0.4 miSun SupermarketAlpha Road, Waltham Forest, E4 6STWalking directions to Sun Supermarket
0.4 miJerk SpiceChurchill Terrace, Waltham Forest, E4 8DAWalking directions to Jerk Spice
0.5 miAkdeniz SupermarketChurchill Terrace, Waltham Forest, E4 8DBWalking directions to Akdeniz Supermarket

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 8AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Afzal Akram

Valley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Jemma Hemsted

Valley - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Toby Garrett

Valley - 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
WardValleyE05013901
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chingford Green WestE02000895
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 001DE01004356
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 8AP

Is E4 8AP (Chingford Green West) safe?

The area around E4 8AP records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E4 8AP?

The median sale price around E4 8AP in Chingford Green West is £512,000 (about £507 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E4 8AP?

There are 5 schools close to E4 8AP, including Parkside Primary School (Good), Lime Academy Larkswood (Good) and Chingford Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around E4 8AP?

E4 8AP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 8AP (Chingford Green West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering E4 8AP is Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Afzal Akram (Conservative and Unionist Party), Jemma Hemsted (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Toby Garrett (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.