Postcode insights

E4 8JZ

Chingford Mount Road

Larkswood

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Detailed insights for E4 8JZ

Overview

Postcode E4 8JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Larkswood ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Chingford Mount area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chingford Mount is £68,130 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Memorial Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
44.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Chingford Mount has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Chingford Mount has a very low crime rate, with approximately 37.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.3%

Approximately 44.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Chingford Mount is £68,130 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 91 ft away from E4 8JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chingford Mount near E4 8JZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E4 8JZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

4

Highams Park

Overground

Walking directions to Highams Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E4 8JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMemorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Memorial Park
0.4 miChase Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Chase Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
336
Population density
7,887.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.15(-25%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.26(-57%)
Vehicle crime
8.48(-9%)
Drugs
3.18(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.65(-54%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
31.75%
Other White
91
27%
African
26
7.72%
Pakistani
23
6.82%
Other
23
6.82%
Total population: 337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
100
36.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
27.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.91%
Level 3 (A level)
19
6.91%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
52
37.14%
Other social rented
42
30%
Social rents from council
20
14.29%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.57%
Owns outright
11
7.86%
Total households: 140

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 8JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 2025244, Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8JLOtherFreehold£2,270,000
01 Sept 2025267, Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8LPOtherFreehold£750,000
30 May 2025203, Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8LPFlatsLeasehold£150,000
30 May 2025203A, Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8LPFlatsLeasehold£150,000
20 Nov 202513A, Old Church Road, London, E4 6SJSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the E4 8JZ postcode area, located within Chingford Mount, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 8JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLime Academy LarkswoodAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChase Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAinslie Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 8JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E4 8JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miIceland1b Old Church Road, Chingford, London, E4 6SJWalking directions to Iceland
0 miFood PlusChingford Mount Road, Waltham Forest, E4 8JLWalking directions to Food Plus
0.1 miTesco Express239-241 Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8LPWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.1 miChingFoodAlbert Crescent, Waltham Forest, E4 6SHWalking directions to ChingFood
0.1 miHugs & MugsAlbert Crescent, Waltham Forest, E4 6SHWalking directions to Hugs & Mugs

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 8JZ, 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)Chingford MountE02000899
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 005CE01004417
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 8JZ

Is E4 8JZ (Chingford Mount) safe?

The area around E4 8JZ records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near E4 8JZ?

The median sale price around E4 8JZ in Chingford Mount is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E4 8JZ?

There are 9 schools close to E4 8JZ, including Lime Academy Larkswood (Good), Chase Lane Primary School (Good) and Ainslie Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E4 8JZ?

The closest station to E4 8JZ is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,499 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E4 8JZ?

E4 8JZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 8JZ (Chingford Mount) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering E4 8JZ 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).

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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.