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About

Lea Bridge is a residential area in Waltham Forest, located along the River Lea. The area is known for its mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and modern developments. It has good transport links, with Lea Bridge Road providing access to central London and nearby Overground stations. The River Lea and its surrounding green spaces offer walking and cycling routes, connecting to larger parks like Hackney Marshes.

The area has a range of local amenities, including independent cafes, pubs, and small shops. Lea Bridge Library serves as a community hub, while the nearby Lea Valley Park provides recreational opportunities. The area is undergoing gradual regeneration, with new housing projects and improvements to public spaces. Lea Bridge retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to busier areas like Leyton and Hackney.

Area overview

On average Lea Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lea Bridge is £55,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Lea Bridge: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

7/10

Crimes per 1k residents

131

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Lea Bridge Population

10,563

Population density

4,752.8 per km²

Demographics

British

2,460

23.29%

Other White

2,008

19.01%

Pakistani

1,490

14.1%

Caribbean

914

8.65%

African

751

7.11%

Total population: 10,564

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,274

31.99%

Owns with a mortgage

1,227

30.81%

Owns outright

639

16.05%

Other social rented

354

8.89%

Social rents from council

209

5.25%

Total households: 3,982

Property prices in Lea Bridge

Based on 129 recent sales, the median property price is £455,000 in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £1,111,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lea Bridge over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	85	£432,500	£206,000	£375,000	£460,000	£530,800
Semi-Detached	2	£544,000	£522,400	£532,000	£556,000	£565,600
Terraced	42	£609,500	£375,250	£526,500	£687,750	£879,350

10 years median price trend in Lea Bridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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