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Whipps Cross

11,326 people · median £558,350 · Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest Council · Green-controlled   31/60 seats · 52% · OCD 2026
77/100
Good
Acreright area score · our comparison, not an official rating
£558k
median price
-1.6%
5-year growth
98%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
£558k
median sold price
14.3 yrs
of local pay to buy
-1.6%
5-year change
£736k
typical terraced
15 min
London — fastest
12
rail stations mapped
98%
of rated schools are Good or Outstanding
1
grammar school
87
schools total
19.1
NO₂ · WHO 10
0%
in a flood zone
1,170
green spaces
8.5
PM2.5 · WHO 5
752
eat & drink
299
shops
84%
gigabit
48
gyms & leisure

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Sold price trend -1.6%

£362k£470k£578k£686k20152026£532,500
£393,750 in 2015 → £532,500 in 2026 · 184 sales in 12 months

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The area in short neighbourhood AI summary

Whipps Cross is a densely populated neighbourhood in London with a median house price of £558,350 and 184 sales in the past 12 months. Terraced homes average £736,000, flats £385,000, and semis £870,000. Air quality is moderate, with no flood risk affecting the area.

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The median age is 35.8 years, with 55.2% of homes owner-occupied. The population is ethnically diverse: 48.7% White, 24.5% Asian, 14.9% Black, and 6.1% Mixed. About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. Educational attainment is relatively high, with 47.3% of residents holding level 4 qualifications or above. The area has strong digital connectivity at 99.0% superfast broadband coverage. Governance falls under the London Borough of Waltham Forest, with council tax band D at £2,386.96. Two conservation areas are designated: Leytonstone and Forest School.

Generated at data-refresh time from this report's own figures — never invented at request time. · as of 2026-09-15T21:23:49Z

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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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