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Leyton North

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About

Leyton North is a residential area within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Its housing is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside inter-war semis and several modern apartment developments. The area is served by local shopping parades on Lea Bridge Road and Francis Road, providing essential amenities and independent businesses.

The western boundary is marked by the River Lea and the Lee Navigation, with the Lea Valley Park offering accessible green space and pathways. The area is defined by its proximity to major transport corridors, including the North Circular Road. Leyton Mills retail park sits at its northern edge, a large commercial complex adjacent to the A12.

Area overview

On average Leyton North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leyton North is £72,058 per year. There are 4 schools in Leyton North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Leyton North is home to around 9,589 people, with a population density of about 14,122.2 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Leyton North Population
9,589
Population density
14,122.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.98(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.69(-37%)
Drugs
6.99(+15%)
Other theft
6.36(-45%)
Theft from the person
5.63(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,842
29.64%
Other White
2,209
23.04%
Pakistani
917
9.56%
Caribbean
628
6.55%
African
528
5.51%
Total population: 9,588

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,781
49%
No qualifications
1,221
15.82%
Level 3 (A level)
908
11.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
679
8.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
7.83%
Total 16+ residents: 7,717

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,350
37.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,143
31.33%
Owns outright
563
15.43%
Other social rented
350
9.59%
Social rents from council
121
3.32%
Total households: 3,648

Property prices in Leyton North

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £516,500 in Leyton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £258,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leyton North in the 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 Leyton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats72£450,000
Semi-Detached4£622,000
Terraced41£690,000

10 years median price trend in Leyton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leyton North.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.