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Walthamstow

Area · Outer London

B
schoolsA+
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £553,765

  • all dwelling types£553,765
  • detached house prices£1,003,800
  • terraced house prices£711,575
  • semi-detached house prices£823,481
  • flats and maisonettes prices£403,276

Safety

Crime level: above average

Crimes per 1,000: 81

Schools

    Transport

    • Snaresbrook (Central)
    • Walthamstow Central (Victoria)
    • Blackhorse Road (Victoria)
    • Leytonstone (Central)
    • Wanstead (Central)

    Vibe

    Dinner & drinksParklifeNo car neededYoung families

    FAQ

    Q: Is Walthamstow a nice place to live?
    A: Walthamstow is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Outer London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
    
    Q: How safe is Walthamstow?
    A: Walthamstow has an above average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 81 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 8% above the national average, and 15% above the Outer London average.
    
    Q: What are the best schools in Walthamstow?
    A: Walthamstow has 181 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Sybourn Primary School, St Saviour's Church of England Primary School, Barclay Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Mayville Primary School and Norlington School and 6th Form. Note: 8 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
    
    Q: What are the demographics of Walthamstow?
    A: Walthamstow has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (60%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.