Find postcode

Leytonstone East

Interactive map displaying Leytonstone East

Crime
LowHigh

About

Leytonstone East sits in the northeastern part of the borough of Waltham Forest. The area is primarily residential, characterised by terraced housing and low-rise flats. It is bordered by Wanstead Flats to the east, a large expanse of common land that provides open green space. The local high street offers essential shops and services, with the Central Line Underground station providing a direct connection to central London.

The area is known for its strong community feel and numerous local parks, such as Langthorne Park. A notable local landmark is the hollow trunk of the old Eagle Tree, preserved on the High Road as a historical curiosity. The streets are generally quiet, with several schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood. Housing varies from Victorian terraces to more modern postwar developments.

Area overview

On average Leytonstone East has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leytonstone East is £72,957 per year. There are 3 schools in Leytonstone East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Leytonstone East is home to around 9,323 people, with a population density of about 11,202.8 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
121
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
77.76(+678%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.69(+70%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.04(+16%)
Vehicle crime
14.59(+56%)
Other theft
12.55(+10%)
London average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,570
47.22%
No qualifications
1,236
16.35%
Level 3 (A level)
885
11.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
748
9.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
573
7.58%
Total 16+ residents: 7,560

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

Median price£557,500
Price per sq ft£687
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£411K – £856K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £557,500 (about £687 per square foot) in Leytonstone East area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £1,350,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leytonstone East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£982,777£755
Terraced36£847,750£725
Flats31£400,000£595

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leytonstone East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leytonstone East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£590,000£610,000
2017£347,000£600,000£650,000
2018£327,000£1,000,500£675,000
2019£325,750£685,000
2020£375,000£727,625
2021£334,500£806,250£743,577
2022£345,500£770,000£745,000
2023£411,000£1,085,003£820,000
2024£343,000£765,000£782,500
2025£370,500£982,777£830,000
2026£407,500£772,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leytonstone East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leytonstone East.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£617£565£538
2017£548£614£570
2018£533£516£608
2019£583£576
2020£597£587
2021£669£691£632
2022£633£542£655
2023£607£1,018£679
2024£642£551£653
2025£631£641£714
2026£595£698
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leytonstone East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leytonstone East in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

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