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E4 8SB

Larkswood

Waltham Forest

England / London / Waltham Forest / Highams Park West / Larkswood / E4 8SB

Overview

Postcode E4 8SB is located in a major urban area, within the Larkswood ward of Waltham Forest in the London region , and forms part of the Highams Park West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Highams Park West is £54,100 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Highams Park West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Highams Park West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Highams Park West is £54,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from E4 8SB.

Flood risk

Low

Highams Park West near E4 8SB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Highams Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.7 mi

4

Highams Park

Overground

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Larkswood

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £537,500 in Larkswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £222,000 up to £810,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats26£342,500
Semi-Detached16£652,500
Terraced62£557,500

10 years price trend in Larkswood

Schools

In the E4 8SB postcode area, located within Highams Park West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySouth Chingford Foundation SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimarySelwyn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySalisbury Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miLocal Express31 Rowden Park Gardens Chingford Road, Chingford, London, E4 8SB
0.1 miHugs w Mugs Store64 Parade Gardens, London, E4 8DF
0.2 miSainsbury's11 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8ST
0.2 miChingford Food CentreChingford Mount Road, Waltham Forest, E4 9AD
0.3 miMorrisons6-7 Salisbury Hall Gardens Chingford Road, London, E4 8SN

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.