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South Chingford

13,585 people · median £485,000 · Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest Council · Green-controlled   31/60 seats · 52% · OCD 2026
72/100
Good
AcreRight area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£485k
median price
+14.9%
5-year growth
97%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£485k
median sold price
14.3 yrs
of local pay to buy
+14.9%
5-year change
£515k
typical terraced
17 min
London — fastest
12
rail stations
97%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
87
schools total
17.6
NO₂ · WHO 10
24%
in a flood zone
1,170
green spaces
8.4
PM2.5 · WHO 5
751
eat & drink
297
shops
87.7%
gigabit
47
gyms & leisure

Tiles show neighbourhood’s own prices and crime; schools, transport, health & amenities are shown for the wider area — each tab labels its source.

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Sold price trend +14.9%

£259k£348k£437k£526k20142025£480,000
£285,000 in 2014 → £480,000 in 2025 · 214 sales in 12 months
In Waltham Forest:
2nd cheapest of 17 neighbourhoods

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

South Chingford is a diverse neighbourhood in London with a population of 13,585. The median house price stands at £485,000, with terraced properties at £515,000 and flats at £260,000; 214 sales were recorded over 12 months.

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Prices have risen 14.9 percent over five years at £3,887 per square metre. About 35 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than South Chingford. The area has a median age of 36.4 years, with 54.3 percent of homes owner-occupied. Education levels are mixed: 34.3 percent hold level 4 or higher qualifications, though 22.0 percent have no qualifications. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 17.6 annual mean and particulate matter at 8.4 annual mean. Connectivity is strong, with 87.7 percent gigabit coverage. The neighbourhood falls within Waltham Forest council and Larkswood ward. Council tax band D is £2,386.96 annually.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-08-01T07:56:12Z

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All figures, sources and dates
Prices2026-05
Affordability2025
Deprivation2025
Census2021
Schools2026
Health2026/2025
Transport2026
Broadband2024
Environment2026
Ground checks2022–25
Heritage & planning2026
Amenities2026
Companies2026-07-01

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