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E4 8SS

Grove Park Avenue

Larkswood

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Detailed insights for E4 8SS

Overview

Postcode E4 8SS 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highams Park West is £77,550 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Aveling Fields.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Highams Park West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Highams Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% 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

6/10

The average income per household in Highams Park West is £77,550 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from E4 8SS.

Flood risk

Low

Highams Park West near E4 8SS has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 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 8SS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Highams Park

Overground

Walking directions to Highams Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E4 8SS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miAveling FieldsMediumWalking directions to Aveling Fields
0.3 miKitchener ParkSmallWalking directions to Kitchener Park

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
3,784 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.53(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.38(-32%)
Vehicle crime
14.18(+51%)
Burglary
7.35(+34%)
Drugs
6.83(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
112
26.86%
Other White
86
20.62%
Pakistani
58
13.91%
Caribbean
55
13.19%
Other
22
5.28%
Total population: 417

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
36.22%
No qualifications
56
17.95%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
13.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
58
41.13%
Owns outright
31
21.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.44%
Social rents from council
15
10.64%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.96%
Total households: 141

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8SS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8SS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 202640, Grove Park Avenue, London, E4 8SSTerracedFreehold£607,500
14 May 202518, Grove Park Avenue, London, E4 8SSTerracedFreehold£720,000
24 Mar 202538, Grove Park Avenue, London, E4 8SSTerracedFreehold£540,000
12 Sept 20257, Empress Avenue, London, E4 8SRTerracedFreehold£570,000
14 Feb 202520, Empress Parade, London, E4 8SLTerracedFreehold£426,000

Schools

In the E4 8SS postcode area, located within Highams Park West, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 8SS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySouth Chingford Foundation SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChapel End Infant School and Early Years CentreCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChapel End Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 8SS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E4 8SS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHugs w Mugs Store64 Parade Gardens, London, E4 8DFWalking directions to Hugs w Mugs Store
0.2 miPremier ExpressChingford Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5ANWalking directions to Premier Express
0.3 miFood Centre230 Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5ALWalking directions to Food Centre
0.3 miLocal Express31 Rowden Park Gardens Chingford Road, Chingford, London, E4 8SBWalking directions to Local Express
0.3 miSainsbury's11 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8STWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 8SS, 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

Stella Creasy

Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyWalthamstowE14001563
WardLarkswoodE05013894
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highams Park WestE02000902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 008BE01004344
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 8SS

Is E4 8SS (Highams Park West) safe?

The area around E4 8SS records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8SS?

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

What schools are near E4 8SS?

There are 20 schools close to E4 8SS, including South Chingford Foundation School (Good), Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre (Good) and Chapel End Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E4 8SS?

The closest station to E4 8SS is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,249 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E4 8SS?

E4 8SS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,780 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 8SS (Highams Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E4 8SS is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative 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.