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Sub-area · Chingford Mount · Waltham Forest · London

Living in Waltham Forest 005C

Part of Chingford Mount · 1,852 residents

Waltham Forest 005C is a sub-area in Chingford Mount, Waltham Forest that skews 35–49 year-old and owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £1,753 a month, up 1.9% on the year, with council tax in band D adding roughly £199/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (66th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,753+1.9%
vs last year
Liveability
37/100
Composite score
Safety
81/100
Higher is safer
Transport
85/100
Transit + walk
Schools
88/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3421%
35–4922%
50–6417%
65+19%
Population1,852
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied58%
Private rent22%
Social rent20%
Flats35%
Terraced36%
Semi-detached25%
Detached4%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person27%Couple with children21%Lone parent12%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 61.30
White58%Asian16%Black12%Mixed6%Other8%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian46%Muslim21%No religion21%Other6%
Country of birth
Born in UK64%
Born outside UK36%
General health (self-reported)
Good81%Fair13%Bad6%
Disability prevalence16%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above35%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications23%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Waltham Forest 005C?

Waltham Forest 005C sits inside Chingford Mount, part of the wider Waltham Forest council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Waltham Forest 005C for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Waltham Forest 005C?
The median monthly rent across Waltham Forest 005C is £1,753.
How safe is Waltham Forest 005C?
Waltham Forest 005C has a safety score of 81/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Waltham Forest 005C?
Transport score: 85/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Waltham Forest 005C part of?
Waltham Forest 005C sits inside the Chingford Mount neighbourhood, in Waltham Forest, London.