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Leytonstone East

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About

Leytonstone East is a residential area in Waltham Forest, located in northeast London. It is bordered by Wanstead Flats to the east and Leytonstone High Road to the west. The area is well-connected, with Leytonstone Underground station providing Central line access, and several bus routes serving the neighborhood. Housing consists mainly of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, along with some postwar developments and modern flats.

Local amenities include independent shops, cafes, and pubs along Francis Road and Leytonstone High Road. The area has green spaces such as Hollow Ponds and Wanstead Flats, offering walking and cycling routes. Schools, healthcare facilities, and community centers cater to residents' needs. Leytonstone East has a mix of long-term residents and newcomers, contributing to its evolving character.

Area overview

On average Leytonstone East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 168 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Leytonstone East is £57,700 per year. There are 4 schools in Leytonstone East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
168
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Leytonstone East Population
9,323
Population density
11,202.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,746
29.45%
Other White
1,907
20.45%
Pakistani
764
8.19%
Indian
744
7.98%
African
693
7.43%
Total population: 9,324

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
966
28.35%
Owns with a mortgage
792
23.25%
Owns outright
586
17.2%
Social rents from council
559
16.41%
Other social rented
327
9.6%
Total households: 3,407

Property prices in Leytonstone East

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £532,500 in Leytonstone East area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,000 up to £1,412,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leytonstone East 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 Leytonstone East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£825,000
Flats34£339,000
Semi-Detached3£982,777
Terraced36£801,250

10 years median price trend in Leytonstone East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leytonstone East.

Data Sources

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