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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£595,000
Price per sq ft£783
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£423K – £940K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £783 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
Terraced31£1,295,000£912
Flats79£470,000£714

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£734£889
2026£692£912
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

All postcodesin Lea Bridge

E59QD

Lea Bridge Road

E50RJ

Lawley Street

E59RY

Lea Bridge

E50RX

Chailey Street

E50NF

Dunlace Road

E59BQ

Theydon Road

E50SG

Hilsea Street

E59SF

Lea Bridge

E59GL

Woodmill Road

E59RQ

Harry Zeital Way

E59PH

Southwold Road

E59GF

Woodmill Road

E59PR

Framlingham Close

E50LE

Elderfield Road

E59NZ

Theydon Road

E50QG

Thistlewaite Road

E59PN

Radley Square

E50LY

Glenarm Road

E59PB

Southwold Road

E50QP

Atherden Road

E59PD

Woodmill Road

E59NJ

Detmold Road

E59PJ

Dennington Close

E50LH

Chatsworth Road

E59SQ

Lea Bridge Road

E59SP

Riverside Close

E50LG

Elderfield Road

E59SD

Beauchamp Mews

E59GN

Woodmill Road

E59NP

Prout Road

E59ND

Grosvenor Way

E50LZ

Glenarm Road

E59PW

Halesworth Close

E59PL

Dudlington Road

E50AE

Millfields Road

E50SJ

Saratoga Road

E50EY

Rushmore Road

E59DT

Southwold Road

E50RP

Newick Road

E59DL

Southwold Road

E59SE

Lea Bridge

E50RT

Mildenhall Road

E59PP

Mundford Road

E50AD

Millfields Road

E50RU

Mildenhall Road

E50NA

Glenarm Road

E59RN

Harry Zeital Way

E59RE

Harry Zeital Way

E50LS

Chatsworth Road

E50RZ

Mildenhall Road

E50PN

Median Road

E59NL

Detmold Road

E59QT

Chatsworth Road

E59GP

Woodmill Road

E50PT

Powerscroft Road

E59UL

Lea Bridge

E59GJ

Woodmill Road

E59NW

Inver Close

E50AU

Millfields Road

E59NB

Mount Pleasant Hill

E50SL

Colenso Road

E59QB

Lea Bridge Road

E50LL

Clifden Road

E50NL

Blurton Road

E50LD

Elderfield Road

E50LA

Chatsworth Road

E59PT

Southwold Road

E59QY

Hillstowe Street

E50QQ

Thistlewaite Road

E50QS

Lower Clapton Road

E59NE

Mount Pleasant Hill

E59PZ

Aldeburgh Close

E59JS

Gunton Road

E59GA

Woodmill Road

E50PU

Powerscroft Road

E59QN

Thornby Road

E59RG

Otley Terrace

E50RB

Laura Place

E59GX

Woodmill Road

E59UN

Leagrave Street

E50QH

Bishop Woods Almshouses

E59RA

Chatsworth Road