Postcode E4 9HB 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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Memorial Park.
Larkswood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,922 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Larkswood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Larkswood is £67,688 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 219 ft away from E4 9HB.
Larkswood near E4 9HB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Highams Park located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Highams Park | Overground | Walking directions to Highams Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Memorial Park | Medium | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £638,500 | £543 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £592,500 | £590 |
| Terraced | 58 | £551,750 | £540 |
| Flats | 24 | £317,500 | £574 |
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 | £310,000 | £620,000 | £551,750 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £680,000 | £545,000 |
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 | £540 |
| 2026 | £578 | £427 | £526 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E4 9HB.
In the E4 9HB postcode area, located within Larkswood, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 9HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier The Convenience Store | New Road, Waltham Forest, E4 9SX | Walking directions to Premier The Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 175 New Road, Chingford, London, E4 9EY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 1b Old Church Road, Chingford, London, E4 6SJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Food Plus | Chingford Mount Road, Waltham Forest, E4 8JL | Walking directions to Food Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Star Express | Chingford Mount Road, Waltham Forest, E4 8JL | Walking directions to Star Express |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E4 9HB, 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
Iain Duncan Smith
Chingford and Woodford Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E4 9HB records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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.
The median sale price around E4 9HB in Larkswood is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to E4 9HB, including Lime Academy Larkswood (Good), Ainslie Wood Primary School (Good) and Parkside Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E4 9HB is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 1,185 m away, serving the Overground line.
E4 9HB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,922 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering E4 9HB 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).
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.