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Sub-area · Higham Hill · Waltham Forest · London

Living in Waltham Forest 009C

Part of Higham Hill · 1,929 residents

Waltham Forest 009C is a sub-area in Higham Hill, 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 C adding roughly £199/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (48th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,753+1.9%
vs last year
Liveability
10/100
Composite score
Safety
67/100
Higher is safer
Transport
83/100
Transit + walk
Schools
40/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1824%
18–3425%
35–4927%
50–6416%
65+8%
Population1,929
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied51%
Private rent30%
Social rent18%
Flats31%
Terraced47%
Semi-detached17%
Detached5%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person20%Couple with children25%Lone parent15%Other15%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 63.60
White55%Asian17%Black16%Mixed6%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian41%Muslim18%No religion28%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK60%
Born outside UK40%
General health (self-reported)
Good85%Fair10%Bad5%
Disability prevalence13%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above44%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications20%

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

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What's it like to rent in Waltham Forest 009C?

Waltham Forest 009C sits inside Higham Hill, 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 009C 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 009C?
The median monthly rent across Waltham Forest 009C is £1,753.
How safe is Waltham Forest 009C?
Waltham Forest 009C has a safety score of 67/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Waltham Forest 009C?
Transport score: 83/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Waltham Forest 009C part of?
Waltham Forest 009C sits inside the Higham Hill neighbourhood, in Waltham Forest, London.