Postcode insights

E4 8QD

Hall Lane

Valley

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Detailed insights for E4 8QD

Overview

Postcode E4 8QD is located in a major urban area, within the Valley ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the South Chingford area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Chingford is £69,710 per year. The nearest station is Angel Road, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Chase Lane Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

South Chingford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,327 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

South Chingford has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in South Chingford is £69,710 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 32 ft away from E4 8QD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Angel Road located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E4 8QD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Angel Road

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Angel Road
0.9 mi

4

Meridian Water

Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Meridian Water

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E4 8QD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChase Lane ParkMediumWalking directions to Chase Lane Park

Area Profile

Population
441
Population density
3,867.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
75.44(+655%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.03(-18%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.17(-42%)
Vehicle crime
13.77(+47%)
Burglary
6.06(+11%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
123
27.95%
Other White
75
17.05%
Pakistani
55
12.5%
Other
52
11.82%
Caribbean
40
9.09%
Total population: 440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
102
31.68%
No qualifications
61
18.94%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
11.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 322

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
37.25%
Owns outright
43
28.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
22.88%
Social rents from council
7
4.58%
Other social rented
5
3.27%
Total households: 153

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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8QD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8QD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 2026317, Hall Lane, London, E4 8PUTerracedFreehold£520,000
27 Nov 2025Flat 1, Elizabeth Court, Sinclair Road, London, E4 8PXFlatsLeasehold£310,000
31 Mar 2025235, Sinclair Road, London, E4 8PSSemi-DetachedFreehold£610,000
18 Dec 2025158, Sinclair Road, London, E4 8PTSemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
01 Oct 2025226, Westward Road, London, E4 8QQTerracedFreehold£585,000

Schools

In the E4 8QD postcode area, located within South Chingford, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 8QD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBurnside Secondary PRUPupil referral unit

Good

0.4 miPrimarySalisbury Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChase Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 8QD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E4 8QD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miALDICork Tree Way, London, E4 8JAWalking directions to ALDI
0.3 miFood4AllSilver Birch Avenue, Waltham Forest, E4 8YSWalking directions to Food4All
0.5 miMorrisons6-7 Salisbury Hall Gardens Chingford Road, London, E4 8SNWalking directions to Morrisons

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 8QD, 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)South ChingfordE02000900
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 006BE01004453
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 8QD

Is E4 8QD (South Chingford) safe?

The area around E4 8QD records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near E4 8QD?

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

What schools are near E4 8QD?

There are 12 schools close to E4 8QD, including Burnside Secondary PRU (Good), Salisbury Manor Primary School (Good) and Chase Lane Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E4 8QD?

The closest station to E4 8QD is Angel Road in TfL zone 4, about 1,235 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.

How deprived is the area around E4 8QD?

E4 8QD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,327 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 8QD (South Chingford) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.