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Leytonstone North

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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. 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 area has 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

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £477,500 in Leytonstone North area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leytonstone North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	1	£905,000	£6,856	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000	£905,000
Flats	38	£361,250	£6,923	£207,750	£314,625	£451,388	£602,350
Semi-Detached	5	£945,000	£6,560	£720,000	£740,000	£990,000	£1,206,000
Terraced	19	£920,000	£7,159	£517,500	£793,125	£1,117,750	£1,410,000

10 years median price trend in Leytonstone North

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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