Postcode insights

E4 9GF

Merriam Close

Larkswood

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Detailed insights for E4 9GF

Overview

Postcode E4 9GF is located in a major urban area, within the Larkswood ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Larkswood area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Larkswood is £67,688 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Larkswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,086 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Larkswood has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Larkswood is £67,688 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Larkswood near E4 9GF 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E4 9GF
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Highams Park

Overground

Walking directions to Highams Park

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
470
Population density
4,253.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
25.16(-6%)
Vehicle crime
8.75(-7%)
Drugs
7.11(+15%)
Violence and sexual offences
7.11(-77%)
Burglary
7.11(+30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
52.13%
Other White
56
11.91%
Caribbean
30
6.38%
Other Asian
26
5.53%
Indian
22
4.68%
Total population: 470

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
176
45.13%
No qualifications
71
18.21%
Level 3 (A level)
54
13.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
8.46%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
109
51.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
16.51%
Social rents from council
31
14.62%
Owns outright
30
14.15%
Other social rented
4
1.89%
Total households: 212

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 9GF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 9GF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 2026111, Merriam Close, London, E4 9GFFlatsLeasehold£325,000
18 Dec 2025107, Merriam Close, London, E4 9GFFlatsLeasehold£275,000
31 Jul 2025115, Merriam Close, London, E4 9GFFlatsLeasehold£310,000
10 Apr 202650, Merriam Close, London, E4 9JQFlatsLeasehold£440,000
16 Jan 202687, Merriam Close, London, E4 9JQFlatsLeasehold£335,000

Schools

In the E4 9GF postcode area, located within Larkswood, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E4 9GF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHandsworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryHighams Park SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAinslie Wood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 9GF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E4 9GF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAR Convenience Store450-452 Larkshall Road, Chingford, London, E4 9HHWalking directions to AR Convenience Store
0.2 miTescoHickman Avenue, Waltham Forest, E4 9GAWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAvenue Food And WineThe Avenue, Waltham Forest, E4 9QQWalking directions to Avenue Food And Wine
0.3 miHighams Park Food And Wine5-6 Broadway Parade The Broadway, Chingford, London, E4 9LGWalking directions to Highams Park Food And Wine
0.3 miHighams Park ExpressThe Avenue, Waltham Forest, E4 9LEWalking directions to Highams Park Express

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 9GF, 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)LarkswoodE02000898
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 004EE01004416
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2022-02-01

Frequently asked questions about E4 9GF

Is E4 9GF (Larkswood) safe?

The area around E4 9GF records about 40 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E4 9GF?

The median sale price around E4 9GF in Larkswood is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E4 9GF?

There are 15 schools close to E4 9GF, including Handsworth Primary School (Good), Highams Park School (Good) and Ainslie Wood Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E4 9GF?

The closest station to E4 9GF is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 392 m away, serving the Overground line.

How deprived is the area around E4 9GF?

E4 9GF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,086 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E4 9GF (Larkswood) in Parliament and on the local council?

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