Postcode insights

E4 9AJ

Marlborough Road

Larkswood

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Detailed insights for E4 9AJ

Overview

Postcode E4 9AJ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Memorial Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Highams Park West has an average 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

3/10

Highams Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E4 9AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Highams Park West near E4 9AJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E4 9AJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Highams Park

Overground

Walking directions to Highams Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E4 9AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMemorial ParkMediumWalking directions to Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
482
Population density
10,882.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.95(-55%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.82(-52%)
Vehicle crime
9.43(+1%)
Burglary
4.9(-10%)
Public order
3.77(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
166
34.51%
Pakistani
68
14.14%
Other White
60
12.47%
Indian
45
9.36%
Other
34
7.07%
Total population: 481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
37.3%
No qualifications
88
23.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
11.9%
Level 3 (A level)
44
11.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
9.79%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
39.61%
Owns with a mortgage
57
37.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
15.58%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.25%
Social rents from council
3
1.95%
Total households: 154

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 9AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 9AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 20251, Marlborough Road, London, E4 9AJDetachedFreehold£615,000
12 Feb 2026Flat 2, 28, Marlborough Road, London, E4 9ALFlatsLeasehold£290,000
20 Feb 2025Flat 3, 28, Marlborough Road, London, E4 9ALFlatsLeasehold£307,000
14 Feb 202651, Nelson Road, London, E4 9APTerracedFreehold£530,000
06 Jan 202627, Nelson Road, London, E4 9APTerracedFreehold£777,000

Schools

In the E4 9AJ postcode area, located within Highams Park West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 9AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySouth Chingford Foundation SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimarySelwyn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryAinslie Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 9AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E4 9AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChingford Food CentreChingford Mount Road, Waltham Forest, E4 9ADWalking directions to Chingford Food Centre
0.2 miLocal Express31 Rowden Park Gardens Chingford Road, Chingford, London, E4 8SBWalking directions to Local Express
0.3 miEesaChingford Mount Road, London, E4 9AAWalking directions to Eesa
0.3 miBrothers Supermarket61 Chingford Mount Road, London, E4 8LUWalking directions to Brothers Supermarket
0.3 miHugs w Mugs Store64 Parade Gardens, London, E4 8DFWalking directions to Hugs w Mugs Store

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 9AJ, 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)Highams Park WestE02000902
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 008EE01004419
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 9AJ

Is E4 9AJ (Highams Park West) safe?

The area around E4 9AJ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9AJ?

The median sale price around E4 9AJ 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 9AJ?

There are 20 schools close to E4 9AJ, including South Chingford Foundation School (Good), Selwyn Primary School (Outstanding) and Ainslie Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E4 9AJ?

The closest station to E4 9AJ is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 961 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E4 9AJ?

E4 9AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 9AJ (Highams Park West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering E4 9AJ 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).

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.