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Wood Street is a London neighbourhood with a population of 13,476.
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Wood Street is a London neighbourhood with a population of 13,476. The median property price is £550,000, with 250 sales recorded in the past 12 months. Flats median at £365,000, terraces at £715,000, and semi-detached properties at £802,750. Crime is a consideration, with 614 incidents recorded recently, led by anti social behaviour (174), violent crime (172), and vehicle crime (58). Environmental quality is moderate: nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter readings are both moderate. About 25 per cent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Wood Street on overall measures. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 90.1 per cent gigabit coverage. The area falls under London Borough of Waltham Forest (Green-controlled), with council tax band D at £2,386.96 for 2026/27. Planning is managed at neighbourhood level with 4 listed buildings and 3.4 per cent green belt coverage.
Data updated 2026/2025. Wood Street, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Wood Street’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Wood Street ranks 20th cheapest of 33, 12th safest and 26th most affordable.
Sold prices in Wood Street have risen 13% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Wood Street (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Little changed since 2019 (decile 3).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 4.4% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/wood street.
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Nearby areas we cover: Whipps Cross, Walthamstow Village, Hale End.
Wood Street is a London neighbourhood with a population of 13,476.