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Leytonstone South West

About

Leytonstone South West is a residential area in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, located near the border with Redbridge. The area is primarily made up of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, with some mid-20th century developments. It is well-connected by public transport, with Leytonstone Underground station providing access to the Central line, and several bus routes serving the area.

Local amenities include a mix of independent shops, cafes, and supermarkets along Leytonstone High Road. The area is close to Wanstead Flats, a large open space offering walking paths and sports facilities. Schools in the vicinity cater to families, while the nearby Leytonstone Arts and Culture Trail highlights the area's creative community. The neighborhood has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining within easy reach of central London.

Area overview

On average Leytonstone South West has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 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 of residents in Leytonstone South West is £49,200 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.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

7/10

Area Profile

Leytonstone South West Population

11,199

Population density

13,330.6 per km²

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

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 £520,000 in Leytonstone South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £947,000.

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	27	£356,000	£198,250	£282,500	£435,000	£496,200
Semi-Detached	1	£916,000	£916,000	£916,000	£916,000	£916,000
Terraced	47	£621,500	£375,000	£527,500	£758,000	£901,000

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: 01/12/2025.

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

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