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Leytonstone South West

About

Leytonstone South West is a residential neighbourhood within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The area is primarily characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some inter-war and modern developments. It is bounded by Grove Green Road to the north and the A12 road to the south, creating a distinct enclave.

The area is home to the large, open space of Leyton Flats, part of Epping Forest, which provides woodland and grassland for recreation. Local life centres around the shops and amenities along Cathall Road and the surrounding streets, serving the immediate community.

Area overview

On average Leytonstone South West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 43.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leytonstone South West is £58,987 per year. There are 2 schools in Leytonstone South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Leytonstone South West is home to around 11,199 people, with a population density of about 13,330.6 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Leytonstone South West Population

11,199

Population density

13,330.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

21.7(-30%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.5(-35%)

Vehicle crime

6.79(-28%)

Shoplifting

5.89(-41%)

Other theft

5.09(-55%)

London average

Demographics

British

2,472

22.08%

Other White

2,159

19.28%

African

1,186

10.59%

Caribbean

1,116

9.97%

Pakistani

1,056

9.43%

Total population: 11,198

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,579

39.23%

No qualifications

1,780

19.51%

Level 3 (A level)

1,208

13.24%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

981

10.75%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

892

9.78%

Total 16+ residents: 9,124

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

1,196

29.47%

Social rents from council

781

19.24%

Other social rented

765

18.85%

Owns with a mortgage

713

17.57%

Owns outright

475

11.7%

Total households: 4,059

Property prices in Leytonstone South West

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Leytonstone South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £925,000.

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 West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	26	£348,413	£177,500	£281,250	£427,450	£472,500
Terraced	49	£615,000	£381,000	£540,000	£792,000	£892,000

10 years median price trend in Leytonstone South West

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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