About Hale End

Hale End is a residential area located in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, within Greater London. It falls under the postcode area E4 9. The area is primarily suburban, featuring a mix of housing including detached and semi-detached homes, as well as some local amenities such as shops and schools. The nearby Epping Forest offers opportunities for outdoor activities, with its extensive woodlands and walking paths. Hale End benefits from good transport links, making it accessible for those commuting to central London. The local community is served by various parks, providing spaces for recreation and leisure. Overall, Hale End presents a practical option for families and individuals seeking a suburban lifestyle within reach of the capital.

School Ratings in Hale End

Hale End is served by 520 schools. Chingford Children's Centre and Hawkswood Primary PRU are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 14 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Hale End

Property prices average £520K across the area, and terraced houses are the most common property type, typically selling for £513K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Hale End

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Hale End, with 106 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Hale End

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Hale End falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Hale End

Most properties in Hale End can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,767 sales

Average Price £520K
£100 — £35.68M
Detached £860K 235
Semi £604K 1,635
Terraced £513K 2,745
Flat £314K 1,885

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

246 Primary
63 Secondary
211 Other
Joseph Clarke School Good 0.2 miles Selwyn Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.3 miles Handsworth Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles Highams Park School Secondary 0.3 miles Oakhill Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Thorpe Hall Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles South Chingford Foundation School Secondary Good 0.6 miles Ainslie Wood Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Primary Good 0.7 miles Whitefield School Good 0.7 miles Chapel End Junior Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles Frederick Bremer School Secondary Good 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Hale End IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Hale End in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
6/10
Health
7/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
4/10
16,555 Children (0-15) 20%
52,378 Working Age 64%
17,543 Older (60+) 21%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 35.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 22.4% 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 Hale End 525 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Hale End is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

113 Violence & Sexual Offences
106 Anti-Social Behaviour
62 Vehicle Crime
43 Drugs
42 Other Theft
37 Criminal Damage & Arson
37 Shoplifting
26 Public Order
25 Burglary
11 Robbery
11 Theft from Person
8 Other Crime
3 Bicycle Theft
1 Weapons
Local Policing
Metropolitan Hale End and Highams Park South Visit force website →
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

Wood Street Train Station 1.3 miles
Walthamstow Central Train Station 1.7 miles
Walthamstow Queens Road Train Station 1.9 miles
Meridian Water Train Station 1.9 miles
Chingford Train Station 2 miles
Blackhorse Road Train Station 2.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Highams Park 0.6 miles Chingford Hatch 0.6 miles Woodford 1.2 miles Woodford Green 1.2 miles Upper Walthamstow 1.2 miles Woodford Wells 1.4 miles Higham Hill 1.4 miles South Woodford 1.4 miles Walthamstow 1.4 miles Snaresbrook 1.4 miles Friday Hill 1.4 miles Chingford Green 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Waltham Forest
County Essex
Ward Chingford Green
Constituency Chingford and Woodford Green
Parish Waltham Forest, unparished area
Region London

Streets in E4 30 shown View all streets

Abbotts Crescent 3 Acorn Close 1 Ainslie Wood Crescent 1 Ainslie Wood Gardens 2 Ainslie Wood Road 3 Albert Avenue 2 Albion Terrace 1 Aldriche Way 6 Alma Avenue 1 Alpha Road 3 Amesbury Drive 1 Antlers Hill 4 Appleby Close 1 Arabia Close 1 Arbor Road 1 Arnett Square 1 Ascham Drive 1 Ashingdon Close 1 Ashley Road 1 Ashwood Road 1 Avril Way 1 Baden Drive 1 Bailey Close 1 Balgonie Road 1 Balliol Avenue 2 Bateman Road 2 Beaufort Close 1 Beech Hall Crescent 1 Beech Hall Road 4 Beech Tree Glade 1

Postcodes in E4 50 shown View all postcodes

E4 0AW E4 0BE E4 0BL E4 0BQ E4 0DE E4 0DX E4 0EA E4 0EH E4 0FH E4 0FL E4 0FN E4 0FY E4 0GA E4 0GF E4 0GL E4 0GN E4 0GR E4 0GW E4 0HA E4 0HB E4 0HN E4 0HX E4 0HY E4 0HZ E4 0JE E4 0JJ E4 0JL E4 0JN E4 0JP E4 0JQ E4 0JR E4 0JS E4 0JT E4 6AA E4 6AB E4 6AD E4 6AE E4 6AF E4 6AG E4 6AL E4 6AN E4 6AP E4 6AR E4 6AS E4 6AT E4 6AU E4 6AX E4 6AY E4 6AZ E4 6BA