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Leytonstone East

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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 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.3% 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 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. 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
120
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
23.3%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
64.57(+538%)
Anti-social behaviour
47.09(+77%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.18(+16%)
Vehicle crime
15.45(+59%)
Other theft
14.48(+24%)
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

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 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
Flats29£345,000
Semi-Detached3£982,777
Terraced33£802,500

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: 16/01/2026.