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Sub-area · Upper Walthamstow · Waltham Forest · London

Living in Waltham Forest 015C

Part of Upper Walthamstow · 1,659 residents

Waltham Forest 015C is a sub-area in Upper Walthamstow, 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 bottom half of UK sub-areas (73rd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,753+1.9%
vs last year
Liveability
70/100
Composite score
Safety
85/100
Higher is safer
Transport
95/100
Transit + walk
Schools
71/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3421%
35–4930%
50–6417%
65+10%
Population1,659
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied66%
Private rent21%
Social rent12%
Flats30%
Terraced52%
Semi-detached16%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person25%Couple with children26%Lone parent10%Other11%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 50.20
White68%Asian13%Black8%Mixed7%Other3%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian29%Muslim11%No religion50%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK75%
Born outside UK26%
General health (self-reported)
Good87%Fair9%Bad4%
Disability prevalence12%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above62%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications12%

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

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What's it like to rent in Waltham Forest 015C?

Waltham Forest 015C sits inside Upper Walthamstow, 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

Read the dimensional ranks above for the canonical view of where this sub-area excels and where it lags. Any qualitative spin should follow from those numbers.

Who is Waltham Forest 015C 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 015C?
The median monthly rent across Waltham Forest 015C is £1,753.
How safe is Waltham Forest 015C?
Waltham Forest 015C has a safety score of 85/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Waltham Forest 015C?
Transport score: 95/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Waltham Forest 015C part of?
Waltham Forest 015C sits inside the Upper Walthamstow neighbourhood, in Waltham Forest, London.