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Leytonstone South East

About

Leytonstone South East sits in the borough of Waltham Forest, primarily a residential district with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The area is bordered by the greenery of Wanstead Flats to the east, providing open parkland and sports facilities.

A notable local landmark is the former County Court building on Church Lane, a substantial brick structure that now serves as a mosque. The area is well-connected by the Central line at Leytonstone station, with the High Road offering a range of everyday shops and eateries.

Area overview

On average Leytonstone South East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leytonstone South East is £66,601 per year. There are 2 schools in Leytonstone South East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Leytonstone South East is home to around 10,461 people, with a population density of about 16,022.4 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Leytonstone South East Population

10,461

Population density

16,022.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.38(-22%)

Anti-social behaviour

22.66(-16%)

Vehicle crime

10.71(+14%)

Other theft

6.88(-40%)

Burglary

5.54(+1%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,678

25.59%

Other White

2,612

24.96%

African

834

7.97%

Caribbean

774

7.4%

Pakistani

730

6.98%

Total population: 10,463

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,594

43.16%

No qualifications

1,533

18.41%

Level 3 (A level)

1,078

12.94%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

804

9.65%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

712

8.55%

Total 16+ residents: 8,328

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,172

32.24%

Owns with a mortgage

964

26.52%

Owns outright

711

19.56%

Social rents from council

375

10.32%

Other social rented

296

8.14%

Total households: 3,635

Property prices in Leytonstone South East

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £600,000 in Leytonstone South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £890,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 South East over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	2	£720,000	£670,500	£692,500	£747,500	£769,500
Flats	27	£340,000	£233,400	£315,000	£397,500	£450,000
Terraced	68	£640,000	£480,000	£584,000	£725,000	£857,994

10 years median price trend in Leytonstone South East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

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

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Leytonstone South East

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