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Sub-area · Chingford Mount · Waltham Forest · London

Living in Waltham Forest 005E

Part of Chingford Mount · 2,004 residents

Waltham Forest 005E 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 top quartile of UK sub-areas (10th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,753+1.9%
vs last year
Liveability
7/100
Composite score
Safety
15/100
Higher is safer
Transport
79/100
Transit + walk
Schools
91/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3423%
35–4923%
50–6418%
65+14%
Population2,004
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied56%
Private rent26%
Social rent17%
Flats47%
Terraced37%
Semi-detached14%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person33%Couple with children21%Lone parent12%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 60.20
White59%Asian15%Black14%Mixed6%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian48%Muslim18%No religion21%Other6%
Country of birth
Born in UK65%
Born outside UK35%
General health (self-reported)
Good84%Fair11%Bad4%
Disability prevalence14%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above31%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications23%

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

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

Waltham Forest 005E 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 005E 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 005E?
The median monthly rent across Waltham Forest 005E is £1,753.
How safe is Waltham Forest 005E?
Waltham Forest 005E has a safety score of 15/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Waltham Forest 005E?
Transport score: 79/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Waltham Forest 005E part of?
Waltham Forest 005E sits inside the Chingford Mount neighbourhood, in Waltham Forest, London.