Postcode E4 9XE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Memorial Park.
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.
Highams Park West has a low crime rate, with approximately 46 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.9% 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.
The average income per household in Highams Park West is £77,550 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E4 9XE.
Highams Park West near E4 9XE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Highams Park | Overground | Walking directions to Highams Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 9XE.
In the E4 9XE postcode area, located within Highams Park West, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E4 9XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Corner Shop | 95 Selwyn Avenue, Chingford, London, E4 9LP | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Hickman Avenue, Waltham Forest, E4 9GA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Supermart | Winchester Road, Waltham Forest, E4 9LN | Walking directions to Supermart |
| 0.3 mi | Highams Park Food And Wine | 5-6 Broadway Parade The Broadway, Chingford, London, E4 9LG | Walking directions to Highams Park Food And Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Ali's Food & Wine | 27 Winchester Road, Chingford, London, E4 9LH | Walking directions to Ali's Food & Wine |
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 9XE, 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 9XE 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.
The median sale price around E4 9XE in Highams Park West is £502,500 (about £554 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E4 9XE, including Selwyn Primary School (Outstanding), Ainslie Wood Primary School (Good) and South Chingford Foundation School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E4 9XE is Highams Park in TfL zone 4, about 567 m away, serving the Overground line.
E4 9XE 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).
The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering E4 9XE 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.