Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest (E09000031) is a local authority district in London. The district's population of 278,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 57th largest in England and Wales. Waltham Forest saw a population increase of 7.8% from 2011.


Demographic data for Waltham Forest

Population

278,400
people in 2021
57th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+7.8%
more people than 2011
105th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Waltham Forest
  • England and Wales
+30%
1981
2021

Density

7,173
people per square km
15th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Waltham Forest
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Waltham Forest
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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