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Wanstead

Area · Outer London

B+
schoolsA+
amenitiesB+
transportA
outdoor-activitiesA+

Housing

Average sold price: £637,680

  • all dwelling types£637,680
  • detached house prices£1,500,000
  • terraced house prices£904,174
  • semi-detached house prices£1,061,814
  • flats and maisonettes prices£404,087

Safety

Crime level: above average

Crimes per 1,000: 77

Schools

    Transport

    • Wanstead (Central)
    • Snaresbrook (Central)
    • Redbridge (Central)
    • Leytonstone (Central)
    • South Woodford (Central)

    Vibe

    Dinner & drinksParklifeYoung families

    FAQ

    Q: Is Wanstead a nice place to live?
A: Yes, Wanstead is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Outer London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area boasts an excellent range of restaurants, cafes and pubs.

Q: How safe is Wanstead?
A: Wanstead has an above average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 77 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 9% above the Outer London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Wanstead?
A: Wanstead has 82 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Barclay Primary School, Aldersbrook Primary School, Davies Lane Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Buxton School and Norlington School and 6th Form. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Wanstead?
A: Wanstead has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (71%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.