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About

Lea Bridge ward lies in the northeast of the borough, defined by the River Lea and the Lee Navigation to its east, which form a natural border with Waltham Forest. The area is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment developments. Its main thoroughfare is Lea Bridge Road, a busy artery lined with local shops, cafes, and essential services, serving the surrounding neighbourhoods.

The area includes the large Millfields Park and the Hackney Marshes, known for its extensive football pitches. The Lea Valley Riding Centre and the restored Lea Bridge Library are local fixtures. The ward is a key transit point, served by Lea Bridge railway station, connecting residents to Stratford and the wider Lee Valley area.

Area overview

On average Lea Bridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 33% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £74,493 per year. There are 4 schools in Lea Bridge: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. Lea Bridge is home to around 14,125 people, with a population density of about 13,330.8 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Lea Bridge Population
14,125
Population density
13,330.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
45.17(+68%)
Violence and sexual offences
40.92(+32%)
Theft from the person
16.92(+80%)
Other theft
13.03(+14%)
Drugs
12.11(+95%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,656
32.97%
Other White
2,082
14.74%
African
1,306
9.25%
Indian
1,296
9.18%
Caribbean
1,166
8.26%
Total population: 14,123

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,103
54.11%
No qualifications
1,708
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,312
11.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
960
8.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
678
6.01%
Total 16+ residents: 11,279

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,732
32.48%
Owns with a mortgage
1,045
19.59%
Other social rented
967
18.13%
Owns outright
749
14.04%
Social rents from council
596
11.18%
Total households: 5,333

Property prices in Lea Bridge

Median price£606,750
Price per sq ft£779
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£423K – £1.1M

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £204,000 up to £2,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lea Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced33£1,295,000£904
Flats79£470,000£720

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lea Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£431,250£1,040,000
2017£418,745£1,143,000
2018£412,500£983,750
2019£420,000£934,320
2020£455,000£1,139,250
2021£454,650£1,038,750
2022£448,750£1,170,000
2023£425,000£1,155,450
2024£438,750£1,250,000
2025£478,000£1,300,000
2026£445,000£1,275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£683£687
2017£611£760
2018£670£715
2019£636£717
2020£717£799
2021£680£793
2022£697£798
2023£678£868
2024£697£859
2025£727£873
2026£694£897
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lea Bridge in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Hackney district.

Band A£1,374
Band B£1,602
Band C£1,831
Band D£2,060
Band E£2,518
Band F£2,976
Band G£3,434
Band H£4,121

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lea Bridge ward.

Local councillors

Antoinette Fernandez

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Bettina Maidment

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sally Zlotowitz

Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Frequently asked questions about Lea Bridge

Is Lea Bridge safe?

Lea Bridge records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lea Bridge?

The median sale price in Lea Bridge is £606,750 (about £779 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lea Bridge?

Lea Bridge has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lea Bridge?

Lea Bridge scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lea Bridge sits around rank 8,386 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lea Bridge?

The average household income in Lea Bridge is around £74,493 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lea Bridge?

Lea Bridge is represented by 3 elected councillors: Antoinette Fernandez (Green Party), Bettina Maidment (Green Party) and Sally Zlotowitz (Green Party).

All postcodesin Lea Bridge

E50LF

Elderfield Road

E50SE

Alfearn Road

E59NA

Theydon Road

E50LT

Chatsworth Road

E59GS

Woodmill Road

E50BF

Mildenhall Road

E59UJ

Leagrave Street

E59PA

Southwold Road

E50LP

Chatsworth Road

E59GB

Woodmill Road

E50QR

Lower Clapton Road

E50EX

Rushmore Road

E59GQ

Woodmill Road

E50RF

Mayola Road

E59NY

Theydon Road

E59GR

Woodmill Road

E59GZ

Woodmill Road

E50FF

Chatsworth Road

E59NR

Beecholme Estate

E59NS

Beecholme Estate

E59GD

Woodmill Road

E50SH

Elmcroft Street

E59JN

Cleveleys Road

E59RR

Harry Zeital Way

E50RY

Mildenhall Road

E50RG

Mayola Road

E59JP

Upper Clapton Road

E59GT

Woodmill Road

E59JT

Gunton Road

E59GH

Woodmill Road

E59UB

Lea Bridge Road

E59NU

Casimir Road

E50QJ

Lower Clapton Road

E50QZ

Crossway Terrace

E59PS

Southwold Road

E50RD

Linscott Road

E59GU

Woodmill Road

E50NE

Dunlace Road

E50PR

Powerscroft Road

E59NN

Detmold Road

E50QA

Lower Clapton Road

E50RH

Mayola Road

E50RQ

Mayola Road

E50QY

Crossway Terrace

E50AB

Millfields Road

E59UQ

Lea Bridge

E50QX

Lower Clapton Road

E59QP

Fletching Road

E59JW

Cleveleys Road

E50EZ

Lea Bridge

E59QR

Fletching Road

E59ST

Riverside Close

E59SS

Riverside Close

E50NW

Blurton Road

E59PQ

Oulton Close

E59QF

Mountside Walk

E50NJ

Blurton Road

E50ET

Rushmore Road

E50RL

Almack Road

E59NQ

Lowestoft Close

E59SR

Riverside Close

E59QL

Thornby Road

E59NT

Beecholme Estate

E50LJ

Clifden Road

E58BD

Station Parade

E59NH

Harleston Close

E59GW

Woodmill Road

E59FQ

Cornthwaite Road

E50SQ

Elmcroft Street

E59XE

Lea Bridge

E59PY

Southwold Road

E50PL

Median Road

E59NF

Mount Pleasant Hill

E59RB

Lea Bridge Road

E59QH

Wattisfield Road

E50DD

Millfields Road

E59ET

Southwold Road

E50SA

Millfields Road

E59QX

Leagrave Street

E50RR

Newick Road

E59SU

Riverside Close

E58BQ

Upper Clapton Road

E59GE

Woodmill Road

E59NX

Casimir Road

E59UE

Leaside Road

E50PS

Powerscroft Road

E59GG

Woodmill Road

E50RE

Mayola Road

E59RD

Southwold Road

E59QJ

Cotesbach Road

E59RW

Harry Zeital Way

E58BG

Upper Clapton Road

E50RN

Lower Clapton Road

E50SD

Millfields Road

E50AA

Pond Farm Estate

E59UP

Lea Bridge

E50SB

Millfields Road

E59RP

Harry Zeital Way

E50PP

Powerscroft Road

E50PJ

Median Road