Area guide · Greater-london

Walthamstow Forest, Greater-london

has 1,430 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 69 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £239,536 across 21,625 recent sales. Prices here are up 2.5% year-on-year.

1,430Homes
£239,536+2.5%Median price
69Avg EPC score
37Median age
5,517Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

  • Population

    5,517

  • Households

    1,902

  • Median age

    37.1

Age bands

65+ 12%0-15 19%16-24 13%25-44 28%45-64 28%

Ethnicity

Asian 17%Black 13%Mixed 7%Other 5%White 58%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 19%Semi 17%Detached 2%Terraced 62%

Build age

1900 1944 75%1945 1999 21%2000 Plus 4%

Energy efficiency · avg score 69

A
0%
B
6%
C
54%
D
37%
E
2%
F
1%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 70%Social 14%Private Rent 16%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £239,536▲

  • Avg price

    £298,121

  • Sales

    21,625

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 6)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    613▲

By crime type

Burglary 13%Other Theft 13%Public Order 16%Vehicle Crime 20%Anti-Social Behaviour 23%Violence And Sexual Offences 15%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    98.9%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    98.9%

  • Superfast broadband

    98.9%

  • 5G coverage

    93.2%

  • Bus stops

    10

  • Buses / day

    453

  • EV chargers

    1,859

Nearest rail station: Highams Park Rail Station (0.93 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    275.8 m

  • Air NO₂

    18.4202 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.6632 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Ancient Woodland
  • Sssi
  • Green Belt
  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (11.6 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

  • Flood Defence Nearby

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

Designations

  • Archaeological Priority Area
  • Article 4

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    1

  • Avg FSM %

    25.4%

  • Childcare providers

    3

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (9.96 km)

Streets

Streets in Walthamstow Forest

About

About property data in Walthamstow Forest

The population here is approximately 5,517, with a median age of 37. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 613 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 4.3% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 6. This area covers 43 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Walthamstow Forest?

The average house price in Walthamstow Forest is £239,536, based on 21,625 recent sales. Prices are up 2.5% year-on-year.

Is Walthamstow Forest a good place to live?

Walthamstow Forest is in the 6th IMD decile, meaning it is a moderately deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Walthamstow Forest in a flood zone?

Walthamstow Forest is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Walthamstow Forest?

There were 613 recorded crimes in Walthamstow Forest in the last 12 months, up 4.3% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Walthamstow Forest?

The average EPC score in Walthamstow Forest is 69, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).