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Leytonstone North

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About

Leytonstone North sits in the northern part of the Waltham Forest borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses alongside more modern housing developments. It is bordered by Wanstead Flats to the east, a large expanse of grassland that provides open space and forms part of Epping Forest. Local shopping needs are served by several parades of independent shops and convenience stores along streets like Cathall Road.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with Leytonstone Underground station on the Central line serving the southern edge. The neighbourhood is home to several primary schools and community centres, fostering a local focus. The presence of the Hollow Ponds and the adjacent Whipps Cross University Hospital are significant local landmarks. The overall atmosphere is quiet and suburban, with the green spaces offering a distinct contrast to the denser urban areas nearby.

Area overview

On average Leytonstone North has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 17.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leytonstone North is £75,538 per year. The median sale price in Leytonstone North is £500,000 (around £655 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £360,000 and £905,000. There are 2 schools in Leytonstone North: 1 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 North is home to around 8,111 people, with a population density of about 5,430.9 per km².

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Leytonstone North Population

8,111

Population density

5,430.9 per km²

Crime

Anti-social behaviour

40.93(+52%)

Violence and sexual offences

21.95(-29%)

Vehicle crime

7.64(-18%)

Other theft

6.78(-41%)

Shoplifting

6.41(-36%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,918

35.98%

Other White

1,381

17.03%

Pakistani

650

8.01%

Indian

521

6.42%

Caribbean

485

5.98%

Total population: 8,110

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,439

51.37%

No qualifications

971

14.5%

Level 3 (A level)

802

11.98%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

618

9.23%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

475

7.09%

Total 16+ residents: 6,695

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,084

33.02%

Owns with a mortgage

886

26.99%

Owns outright

677

20.62%

Other social rented

457

13.92%

Social rents from council

100

3.05%

Total households: 3,283

Property prices in Leytonstone North

Median price: £500,000

Price per sq ft: £655

Sales (last 12 months): 69

Typical range (middle 50%): £360K – £905K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £655 per square foot) in Leytonstone North area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,500,000.

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 North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Semi-Detached	6	£1,075,000	£662	£721,250	£802,500	£1,235,000	£1,440,000
Terraced	25	£920,000	£670	£465,000	£785,000	£1,016,800	£1,254,000
Detached	1	£905,000	£637	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000
Flats	37	£362,500	£653	£207,000	£322,500	£450,000	£612,400

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leytonstone North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leytonstone North.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£375,750	£622,313	£535,000
2017	£350,000	£668,500	£658,000
2018	£392,500	£650,000	£715,000
2019	£350,000	£725,000	£635,500
2020	£363,750	£868,500	£655,000
2021	£422,500	£820,000	£750,000
2022	£430,000	£965,000	£740,000
2023	£400,000	£880,000	£745,000
2024	£400,000	£900,000	£935,000
2025	£400,000	£771,835	£920,000
2026	£361,250	£1,210,000	£825,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leytonstone North.
Year	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£595	£357	£526
2017	£571	£529	£524
2018	£595	£525	£522
2019	£588	£481	£544
2020	£608	£477	£535
2021	£625	£541	£613
2022	£627	£640	£579
2023	£557	£564	£634
2024	£650	£618	£642
2025	£635	£672	£660
2026	£672	£662	£794

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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Property prices in Leytonstone North

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leytonstone North

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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