Home › House prices › Waltham Forest
House prices in Waltham Forest
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Waltham Forest have risen sharply over the past year — up +3.1% to a typical £524,337, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Terraced property led the rise, with typical prices now at £618,159.
That's 93% above the UK average of £271,295.
Waltham Forest house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Waltham Forest
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £1,032,938 ▲ +3.8%
- Semi-detached £796,220 ▲ +4.4%
- Terraced £618,159 ▲ +5.0%
- Flat £387,028 ▲ +0.6%
Affordability
A typical home in Waltham Forest costs 11.9× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Waltham Forest ranks nationally →
Waltham Forest is the 20th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 108,018 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Waltham Forest.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 45.9%
- Median floor area 70 m²
- Median annual energy cost £700
- Most common era England and Wales: 1900-1929
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Bromley £524,638
- House prices in Harrow £530,021
- House prices in Lambeth £545,315
- House prices in Hounslow £501,326
- House prices in Brent £548,895
- House prices in Lewisham £496,774
- House prices in Redbridge £495,947
- House prices in Ealing £568,887
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Waltham Forest?
- The average house price in Waltham Forest is £524,337, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Waltham Forest changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Waltham Forest have risen +3.1% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Waltham Forest by property type?
- Latest average prices in Waltham Forest:
- detached homes: £1,032,938
- semi-detached homes: £796,220
- terraced homes: £618,159
- flats: £387,028
- Is Waltham Forest affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Waltham Forest costs 11.9× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Waltham Forest ranks nationally.
- Is Waltham Forest an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Waltham Forest costs £524,337 — 93% more than the UK average of £271,295. Waltham Forest is the 20th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Waltham Forest?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Waltham Forest's average of £524,337, expect roughly £600–£850 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £1,000–£1,500 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Waltham Forest?
- On a typical Waltham Forest sale at £524,337, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £6,300–£9,400, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Waltham Forest?
- Moving home in Waltham Forest typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.