Affordability in Waltham Forest
Based on ONS house-price to workplace-earnings ratios, 2025. The England & Wales median is 7.6×.
Renting in Waltham Forest
| Property size | Average rent (pcm) | Change on a year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | £1,400 | +1.6% |
| 2 bed | £1,723 | +1.4% |
| 3 bed | £2,023 | +1.9% |
| 4+ bed | £2,565 | +1.3% |
| All sizes | £1,763 | +1.5% |
Who lives in Waltham Forest
Census 2021 figures, averaged across the area's neighbourhoods.
Frequently asked
What is the average house price in Waltham Forest?
The median house price in Waltham Forest is £538,000 (ONS, 2025), about 14.3× the typical full-time salary.
How much is rent in Waltham Forest?
The average private rent for a two-bedroom home in Waltham Forest is £1,723 per month (ONS Price Index of Private Rents, August 2026). It averages existing tenancies as well as new lets, so newly advertised rents are usually higher.
Where does this Waltham Forest data come from?
House prices and affordability ratios come from ONS. Rents are average private rents from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents, for the latest published month. Demographics are Census 2021 figures aggregated to local-authority level. England & Wales only.