Postcode IG8 9RD is located in a major urban area, within the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Highams Park East area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Highams Park East is £85,586 per year. The nearest station is Highams Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Woodford Green.
Highams Park East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,272 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.
Highams Park East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Highams Park East is £85,586 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG8 9RD.
Highams Park East near IG8 9RD 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Highams Park | Overground | Walking directions to Highams Park |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woodford | Central | Walking directions to Woodford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Woodford Green | Large | Walking directions to Woodford Green |
| 0.2 mi | The Highams Park | Large | Walking directions to The Highams Park |
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Large | Walking directions to The Green |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £585,000 in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £3,615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £900,000 |
| Flats | 39 | £326,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £807,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £569,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North
In the IG8 9RD postcode area, located within Highams Park East, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 IG8 9RD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Shenise Adam
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North - Elected 7 May 2026
Siobhan Wing
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North - Elected 7 May 2026
Umar Ali
Hatch Lane & Highams Park North - Elected 7 May 2026
Iain Duncan Smith
Chingford and Woodford Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.