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Waltham Forest is a London borough with a population of 278,426 and a median property price of £530,750. The area has seen house prices increase by 15.4 per cent over five years. Median earnings stand at £37,503, giving an affordability ratio of 14.3.
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About 35 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Waltham Forest overall. Crime recorded 2,618 incidents in July 2026, equivalent to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category at 727 offences. The area has 50 primary and 16 secondary schools; 30 of the rated schools are rated good or better by Ofsted. Two hospitals and 55 GP surgeries serve residents. Air quality is moderate for both nitrogen dioxide at 18.2 micrograms per cubic metre and fine particulate matter at 8.4 micrograms per cubic metre. The median age is 35.8 years, and 48.9 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. Public transport accounts for 30 per cent of commute journeys, with Wood Street Rail Station offering a 19-minute commute to London Liverpool Street.
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