Postcode E4 8SS is located in a major urban area, within the Larkswood area 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 median sale price in Larkswood is £500,000 (around £555 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £392,500 and £630,000. The nearest station is Highams Park, about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Aveling Fields.
Highams Park West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,195 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Highams Park West has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Highams Park West is £77,550 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 270 ft away from E4 8SS.
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.
The nearest station is Highams Park located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Highams Park | Overground | Walking directions to Highams Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Aveling Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Aveling Fields |
| 0.3 mi | Kitchener Park | Small | Walking directions to Kitchener Park |
Based on 101 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £555 per square foot) in Larkswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £638,500 | £543 |
| Terraced | 55 | £570,000 | £540 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £565,000 | £535 |
| Flats | 29 | £335,000 | £572 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £315,000 | £620,000 | £550,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £665,000 | £566,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £536 |
| 2026 | £573 | £520 | £562 |
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 8SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 40, Grove Park Avenue, London, E4 8SS | Terraced | Freehold | £607,500 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 18, Grove Park Avenue, London, E4 8SS | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 7, Empress Avenue, London, E4 8SR | Terraced | Freehold | £570,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 1, Kings Farm, London, E17 4LX | Terraced | Leasehold | £240,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 76, Roberts Road, London, E17 4LR | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 |
In the E4 8SS postcode area, located within Highams Park West, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | South Chingford Foundation School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 20 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Chapel End Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2015. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Sept 2011. |
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E4 8SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hugs w Mugs Store | 64 Parade Gardens, London, E4 8DF | Walking directions to Hugs w Mugs Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | Chingford Road, Waltham Forest, E17 5AN | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Food Centre | 230 Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AL | Walking directions to Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Local Express | 31 Rowden Park Gardens Chingford Road, Chingford, London, E4 8SB | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 11 Walthamstow Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 8ST | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E4 8SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Catherine Saumarez
Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026
John Moss
Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026
Sam O'Connell
Larkswood - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
The median sale price around E4 8SS in Larkswood is £500,000 (about £555 per square foot) based on 101 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E4 8SS, including South Chingford Foundation School (Requires improvement), Chapel End Junior Academy (Good) and Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E4 8SS is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,249 m away, serving the Overground line.
E4 8SS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,195 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
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).