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About

Lea Bridge ward is located in the northern part of Waltham Forest, bordering the London Borough of Hackney. The area is defined by the River Lea and its associated waterways, which form a significant green corridor. This includes the expansive Walthamstow Marshes, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The ward contains a mix of residential streets, industrial estates, and several large retail parks that serve the local community.

The area is directly served by Lea Bridge railway station, providing connections into central London. Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to modern apartment developments, particularly near the water. The Lea Valley Ice Centre is a notable local facility for sports and leisure. Economic activity is centred along Lea Bridge Road, with a variety of independent shops and businesses operating alongside larger chain stores.

Area overview

On average Lea Bridge has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% 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 £66,315 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 average public transport connectivity. Lea Bridge is home to around 15,524 people, with a population density of about 6,238.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Lea Bridge Population
15,524
Population density
6,238 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.91(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.79(+22%)
Other theft
15.59(+36%)
Theft from the person
12.63(+35%)
Drugs
12.11(+95%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,301
21.27%
Other White
3,041
19.59%
Pakistani
2,662
17.15%
Caribbean
1,196
7.7%
African
1,087
7%
Total population: 15,523

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,164
41.36%
No qualifications
2,639
21.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,584
12.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,127
9.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,073
8.59%
Total 16+ residents: 12,486

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,812
32.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,603
28.85%
Owns outright
949
17.08%
Social rents from council
460
8.28%
Other social rented
402
7.23%
Total households: 5,557

Property prices in Lea Bridge

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £475,000 in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,020,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lea Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats73£430,000£6,918
Semi-Detached1£380,000£7,308
Terraced51£650,000£6,779

10 years median price trend in Lea Bridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lea Bridge.

All postcodes in Lea Bridge

E178HH

Markmanor Avenue

E178EF

Markhouse Road

E178EP

Markhouse Road

E178NQ

Boundary Road

E107LT

Clementina Road

E107HA

Capworth Street

E107JE

Cambrian Road

E178HA

Sybourn Street

E107JG

Church Road

E178JB

Bowdon Road

E107QL

Lea Bridge Road

E107HY

Lea Bridge Road

E178JJ

Farmilo Road

E107AU

Shortlands Road

E107PP

Sanderstead Road

E107QN

Rigg Approach

E107JF

Palamos Road

E107EQ

Lea Bridge Road

E107JU

Malta Road

E107PR

Overton Road

E107ND

Viking Place

E107NB

Viking Place

E178HF

Hibbert Road

E107AB

Argall Avenue

E107QY

Roxwell Trading Park

E178HE

Hibbert Road

E179AH

Hoe Street

E107LL

Morieux Road

E178HR

Blyth Road

E107QW

Leaway

E107QS

Connaught Close

E178HY

Lily Road

E178NJ

Rosebank Road

E107FZ

Beck Square

E107EF

Lea Bridge

E107FD

Leyton Link Estate

E107NP

Belvedere Road

E107LJ

Morieux Road

E107EJ

Albany Road

E107DY

Lea Bridge Road

E178JG

Avondale Road

E107PE

Kettlebaston Road

E59QQ

Essex Wharf

E107NH

Flempton Road

E178HL

Hitcham Road

E107NN

Overton Road

E107ES

Russell Road

E107FY

Beck Square

E107EA

Lea Bridge Road

E107HF

Melbourne Road

E107LP

Bloxhall Road

E107LF

Lea Park Trading Estate

E107SD

Lea Bridge

E178HP

Blyth Road

E107HL

Capworth Street

E107PS

Overton Road

E178JR

Farmilo Road

E107FE

Orient Way

E107NL

St Helens Place

E178HB

Hibbert Road

E178EG

Harris Street

E107GD

Lea Bridge

E107DX

Lea Bridge Road

E107GB

Lea Bridge

E107EH

Albany Road

E107AH

Shortlands Road

E178HT

Blyth Road

E107NW

Belvedere Road

E59HP

Lea Bridge

E107DQ

Argall Way

E107PB

Perth Road

E178EH

Wetherden Street

E107QZ

Cromwell Industrial Estate

E107NU

Lea Bridge Road

E107HJ

Vicarage Road

E107JT

Malta Road

E178HZ

Violet Road

E107AQ

Bickley Road

E107NQ

Flempton Road

E107FF

Stanley Road

E107FH

Albany Road

E107LS

Clementina Road

E107AY

Frobisher Gardens

E107ER

Amberley Road

E59RZ

Essex Wharf

E107FB

Forest Business Park

E107HN

Manor Road

E107LU

Clementina Road

E107EP

Shrubland Road

E107QA

Wellington Road

E107DZ

Gloucester Mews

E107FN

Cornwell Gardens

E107EU

Albany Road

E107LG

Millicent Road

E107QB

Lammas Road

E107LY

Seymour Road

E107LQ

Norton Road

E107PW

Sanderstead Road

E107JJ

Cambrian Road

E107PA

Perth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.