About Aldersbrook

Aldersbrook is a town in Waltham Forest, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Leytonstone and Wanstead.

School Ratings in Aldersbrook

Families in Aldersbrook have access to 631 local schools. Acacia Nursery and Davies Lane Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Aldersbrook

Homes sell for an average of £577K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £366K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Aldersbrook

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Aldersbrook, with 464 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Aldersbrook

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Aldersbrook around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Aldersbrook

Aldersbrook benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 5,522 sales

Average Price £577K
£1K £7.92M
Detached £1.34M 121
Semi £929K 479
Terraced £680K 2,327
Flat £366K 2,353

Deprivation and Employment in Aldersbrook IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Aldersbrook are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
7/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
2/10
15,367 Children (0-15) 19%
55,834 Working Age 69%
13,060 Older (60+) 16%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 28.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Aldersbrook 1,958 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Aldersbrook are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

500 Violence & Sexual Offences
464 Anti-Social Behaviour
163 Vehicle Crime
151 Other Theft
108 Criminal Damage & Arson
105 Shoplifting
103 Drugs
99 Burglary
89 Public Order
88 Theft from Person
45 Robbery
21 Bicycle Theft
12 Other Crime
10 Weapons
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Leytonstone High Road Train Station 0.7 miles
Wanstead Park Train Station 1.2 miles
Forest Gate Train Station 1.3 miles
Leyton Midland Road Train Station 1.4 miles
Woodgrange Park Train Station 1.6 miles
Wood Street Train Station 1.8 miles

Location

Local Government

District Waltham Forest
Ward Leytonstone
Constituency Leyton and Wanstead
Parish Waltham Forest, unparished area
Region London