Waltham Forest

Key figures

16 of 16 measures have a published figure for Waltham Forest. Each figure is the publisher’s own, for the period named beside it.

Why the population is changing

The ONS breaks the year’s population change into its components (Year to mid-2025). These are its published figures for Waltham Forest, not our estimates.

• 3,722 births and 1,397 deaths: natural change added 2,325 people.
• Moves within the UK (net) reduced the population by 3,343.
• International migration (net) added 944 people.
• The ONS’s balancing item (“Other”, mainly armed forces and prisoner adjustments) added 5.
• Altogether the population fell by 69 over the year (the sum of the components above — our addition of the ONS’s published figures).

Each component is a series in its own right: births, deaths, moves within the UK and international migration.

Population change, year by year

The same decomposition for every published year in Waltham Forest: births and deaths, net moves within the UK, net international migration, and the ONS’s balancing item.

Years to mid-2024 are the ONS’s rebased back series, made consistent with Census 2021 — its figures deliberately differ from the estimates published at the time. Every cell is a published figure; the total is the sum of net moves, natural change and other, which is our addition. A dash is a year the source does not publish for this area, never a zero.

Rates per 1,000 residents

The same population flows, adjusted for Waltham Forest’s size, so they can be compared with any other area’s: each year’s flow divided by the population that mid-year, times 1,000.

A Civometry calculation, not a published figure: ONS publishes these flows and the population, but not the rates. Net rates are signed — below zero means more left than arrived. Rates are crude, not age-standardised, so areas with very different age structures still differ for reasons size cannot remove. Each link shows the full recipe and every year.

Pay against housing costs

How pay in Waltham Forest moved over its latest published year, beside how the cost of buying and renting moved over theirs. The three series come from different publishers on different timetables, so each row covers its own year, named in the row.

average house price and average private rent rose faster than pay over these periods.

Levels are the publishers’ own (ONS ASHE median annual pay for full-time employees living in the area; HM Land Registry UK House Price Index; ONS Price Index of Private Rents). The percentage changes are Civometry arithmetic on the two published values in each row. Pay is a survey of employees and says nothing about a particular household; one year is weather, not climate.

Who runs the council

Green (2026) — Green 31, Labour 15, Conservative 14 of 60 seats.

Since 2016: Labour (2016–2025); Green (2026)

Not an official statistic. Compiled by Open Council Data UK, an independent project, not by any government department: no official body publishes council political control. Councils are matched to GSS codes by name here; county councils and districts abolished before the current boundaries are not included. This is the one dataset on the site that is not read from an official publication, and every page that shows it says so. Source: Open Council Data UK (CC0).

Between the censuses

How Waltham Forest’s religion, ethnic-group and country-of-birth make-up changed between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, category by category. The two censuses compared.

Crime

29,597 recorded offences in the 12 months to June 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. Full crime profile, by category and month.

Published for this area

• Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · down 0.0% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£45,350
• Births by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20263,722people
• Census 2011 country of birthCensus 2011 · ONS, published 30 January 2013258,249people
• Census 2021 country of birthCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 November 2022278,429people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026258,249people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (detailed)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026278,428people
• Census 2011 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026258,249people
• Census 2021 ethnic group (five broad groups)Census 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026278,428people
• Census 2021 ethnic group by age bandCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026278,430people
• Census 2011 usual residentsCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026258,249people
• Census 2021 usual residentsCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026278,426people
• Census 2011 religionCensus 2011 · ONS, published 2 September 2026258,249people
• Census 2021 religionCensus 2021 · ONS, published 2 September 2026278,426people
• People claiming unemployment-related benefitsJuly 2026 · down 4.6% on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 202612,680people
• Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64July 2026 · down 0.4 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 18 August 20266.5%
• Band D council tax by billing authorityYear ending March 2027 · up 4.8% on a year earlier · MHCLG, published 25 March 2026£2,387
• Deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20261,397people
• Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 18 December 20252,997kWh a year
• Employment deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202513.6%
• Mean domestic gas consumption per meter2024 · DESNZ, published 5 May 202611,296kWh a year
• House price annual changeJune 2026 · down 2.1 points on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 20262.5%
• Average house priceJune 2026 · up 2.5% on a year earlier · HM Land Registry, published 20 August 2026£522,743
• Deprivation: IMD average score2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202523.5
• Deprivation: share of small areas in England's most deprived tenth2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 20250.7%
• Income deprivation rate2025 · MHCLG, published 17 November 202529.6%
• Net internal migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026-3,343people
• International migration into a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20265,369people
• Net international migration by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 2026944people
• International migration out of a local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20264,425people
• Births minus deaths by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20262,325people
• Other population change by local authorityYear to mid-2025 · ONS, published 29 July 20265people
• Population by local authorityMid-2024 · up 0.4% on a year earlier · ONS, published 26 September 2025279,737people
• Private rent annual changeJuly 2026 · up 0.3 points on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 20261.1%
• Average private rent a monthJuly 2026 · up 1.1% on a year earlier · ONS, published 19 August 2026£1,765
• Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence2025 · up 7.3% on a year earlier · ONS, published 23 October 2025£901

National figures that apply here

These are not measured for Waltham Forest; they are the figure for the nation or the UK, shown because they apply to everyone in it.

• Average Band D council tax (England average)Year ending March 2027 · up 4.9%£2,392
• Unemployment rate (UK)2026 Q2 · up 0.2 points4.9%
• Universal Credit caseload (Great Britain)Year ending March 2025 · up 16.3%5,473,000households
• Persistent absence (England)2024/25 academic year · down 1.8 points18.1%
• Average annual electricity bill (UK)2025 · down 1.3%£1,069

Then and now

The first and last years published for Waltham Forest, and the difference between the two. Both figures are published for this area; the difference is those two numbers subtracted, which you can check by hand.

• £1,760Year ending March 2021→£2,387Year ending March 2027

  Band D council tax by billing authority

  In Waltham Forest, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,760 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,387 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £627 or 35.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

  How this figure was worked out

  £2,387 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,760 in the year ending March 2021 = £627, which is 35.6% of the figure for the year ending March 2021.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,386.96 and 1,760.31, and 2,386.96 − 1,760.31 = 626.65.

  7 published years spanning 6 years, from MHCLG. Years before the current series come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Waltham Forest, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,760 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,387 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £627 or 35.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).

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• £28,9862008→£45,3502025

  Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Waltham Forest, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,986 in 2008 to £45,350 in 2025, a change of £16,364 or 56.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £45,350 in 2025 − £28,986 in 2008 = £16,364, which is 56.5% of the figure for 2008.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Waltham Forest, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,986 in 2008 to £45,350 in 2025, a change of £16,364 or 56.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• £5292008→£9012025

  Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence

  In Waltham Forest, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £529 in 2008 to £901 in 2025, a change of £372 or 70.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  £901 in 2025 − £529 in 2008 = £372, which is 70.4% of the figure for 2008.

  The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 900.80 and 528.60, and 900.80 − 528.60 = 372.20.

  18 published years spanning 17 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure. Cash terms: these are the amounts as published, not adjusted for inflation.

  In Waltham Forest, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £529 in 2008 to £901 in 2025, a change of £372 or 70.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).

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• -3,963Year to mid-2012→-3,343Year to mid-2025

  Net internal migration by local authority

  In Waltham Forest, net internal migration by local authority rose from -3,963 in Year to mid-2012 to -3,343 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 620 or 15.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  -3,343 in Year to mid-2025 − -3,963 in Year to mid-2012 = 620, which is 15.6% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, net internal migration by local authority rose from -3,963 in Year to mid-2012 to -3,343 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 620 or 15.6% (ONS).

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• 8,308Year to mid-2012→5,369Year to mid-2025

  International migration into a local authority

  In Waltham Forest, international migration into a local authority fell from 8,308 in Year to mid-2012 to 5,369 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,939 or 35.4% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  5,369 in Year to mid-2025 − 8,308 in Year to mid-2012 = −2,939, which is 35.4% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, international migration into a local authority fell from 8,308 in Year to mid-2012 to 5,369 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,939 or 35.4% (ONS).

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• 4,640Year to mid-2012→4,425Year to mid-2025

  International migration out of a local authority

  In Waltham Forest, international migration out of a local authority fell from 4,640 in Year to mid-2012 to 4,425 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 215 or 4.6% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  4,425 in Year to mid-2025 − 4,640 in Year to mid-2012 = −215, which is 4.6% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, international migration out of a local authority fell from 4,640 in Year to mid-2012 to 4,425 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 215 or 4.6% (ONS).

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• 3,668Year to mid-2012→944Year to mid-2025

  Net international migration by local authority

  In Waltham Forest, net international migration by local authority fell from 3,668 in Year to mid-2012 to 944 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,724 or 74.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  944 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,668 in Year to mid-2012 = −2,724, which is 74.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, net international migration by local authority fell from 3,668 in Year to mid-2012 to 944 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 2,724 or 74.3% (ONS).

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• 4,892Year to mid-2012→3,722Year to mid-2025

  Births by local authority

  In Waltham Forest, births by local authority fell from 4,892 in Year to mid-2012 to 3,722 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,170 or 23.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  3,722 in Year to mid-2025 − 4,892 in Year to mid-2012 = −1,170, which is 23.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, births by local authority fell from 4,892 in Year to mid-2012 to 3,722 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,170 or 23.9% (ONS).

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• 1,476Year to mid-2012→1,397Year to mid-2025

  Deaths by local authority

  In Waltham Forest, deaths by local authority fell from 1,476 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,397 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 79 or 5.4% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  1,397 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,476 in Year to mid-2012 = −79, which is 5.4% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, deaths by local authority fell from 1,476 in Year to mid-2012 to 1,397 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 79 or 5.4% (ONS).

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• 3,416Year to mid-2012→2,325Year to mid-2025

  Births minus deaths by local authority

  In Waltham Forest, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,416 in Year to mid-2012 to 2,325 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,091 or 31.9% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  2,325 in Year to mid-2025 − 3,416 in Year to mid-2012 = −1,091, which is 31.9% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 3,416 in Year to mid-2012 to 2,325 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 1,091 or 31.9% (ONS).

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• 712Year to mid-2012→5Year to mid-2025

  Other population change by local authority

  In Waltham Forest, other population change by local authority fell from 712 in Year to mid-2012 to 5 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 707 or 99.3% (ONS).

  How this figure was worked out

  5 in Year to mid-2025 − 712 in Year to mid-2012 = −707, which is 99.3% of the figure for Year to mid-2012.

  14 published years spanning 13 years, from ONS. Years before the current series come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024, held as a separate series so the two are never mixed inside one figure.

  In Waltham Forest, other population change by local authority fell from 712 in Year to mid-2012 to 5 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 707 or 99.3% (ONS).

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Compare Waltham Forest with another place

Every figure both areas publish, side by side, from its own publisher with the period named:

• Waltham Forest and Birmingham
• Waltham Forest and Leeds
• Waltham Forest and North Yorkshire
• Waltham Forest and Somerset
• Waltham Forest and Cornwall
• Waltham Forest and Buckinghamshire

Or open any two areas as /compare/places/<area>/<area> — the address carries the whole comparison.

Since you moved here

Pick the year you arrived, and see what every series published for Waltham Forest said then and says now, with the periods named. Waltham Forest since you moved here, or read the whole run year by year.

Where these figures come from

Every figure above is published by the body named here, for the release named here. Figures marked as a Civometry calculation are arithmetic on those published figures and are not official statistics.

Not yet published here

Income, employment, benefits by area, health, education and religion for Waltham Forest are on the way where an open official source exists; where one does not, the data gaps register says why. Local claimant counts are behind a login.