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Leytonstone

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About

Leytonstone is a residential ward in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, situated to the north of Stratford. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside several interwar and modern housing estates. Its main thoroughfare is Leytonstone High Road, lined with a range of independent shops, cafes, and essential services. The ward is well-connected by the Central line, with Leytonstone tube station providing direct access to central London.

The area contains a significant amount of green space, including the southern sections of Wanstead Flats, which offers large open grasslands and sports facilities. Near the station, a distinctive mosaic mural trail celebrates the life of local film director Alfred Hitchcock, who was born here. The local character is further defined by several traditional pubs and community-focused venues, serving a densely populated urban neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Leytonstone has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 15.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Leytonstone is £74,174 per year. The median sale price in Leytonstone is £500,000 (around £657 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £374,313 and £850,000. There are 4 schools in Leytonstone: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in the area have good public transport connectivity. Leytonstone is home to around 12,238 people, with a population density of about 9,334.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
112
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.9%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Leytonstone Population
12,238
Population density
9,334.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
62.51(+526%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.3(+95%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.91(+9%)
Vehicle crime
13.73(+47%)
Other theft
12.75(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,230
34.56%
Other White
2,261
18.47%
Indian
1,072
8.76%
Pakistani
923
7.54%
Caribbean
602
4.92%
Total population: 12,239

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,249
51.54%
No qualifications
1,472
14.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,186
11.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
940
9.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
707
6.94%
Total 16+ residents: 10,185

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,653
34.32%
Owns with a mortgage
1,233
25.6%
Owns outright
1,014
21.05%
Other social rented
607
12.6%
Social rents from council
155
3.22%
Total households: 4,817

Property prices in Leytonstone

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £657
Sales (last 12 months): 100
Typical range (middle 50%): £374K – £850K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £657 per square foot) in Leytonstone 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£1,121,389£695
Detached1£905,000£637
Terraced43£845,500£690
Flats52£378,250£647

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leytonstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leytonstone.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£590,000£540,000
2017£350,000£595,000£655,000
2018£368,000£650,000£687,500
2019£355,000£675,000£650,000
2020£376,250£868,500£707,500
2021£348,750£848,000£755,000
2022£395,000£834,113£745,000
2023£396,750£895,000£780,000
2024£375,000£882,500£863,850
2025£382,500£864,335£899,000
2026£395,000£1,260,000£825,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leytonstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leytonstone.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£622£477£538
2017£565£569£543
2018£581£542£602
2019£590£481£586
2020£606£477£563
2021£661£541£620
2022£637£566£631
2023£568£621£651
2024£660£585£647
2025£641£672£687
2026£627£636£771
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leytonstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leytonstone in the last year.

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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Leytonstone ward.

Local councillors

Clyde Loakes

Leytonstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Denise Alder

Leytonstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

RoseMary Warrington

Leytonstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party