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E10 5QH

Leyton

Waltham Forest

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Detailed insights for E10 5QH

Overview

Postcode E10 5QH is located in a major urban area, within the Leyton ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Leyton South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leyton South is £62,304 per year. The nearest station is Leyton, about 0 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Linear Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
161
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Leyton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,129 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Leyton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.2%

Approximately 15.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leyton South is £62,304 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from E10 5QH.

Flood risk

No risk

Leyton South near E10 5QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Leyton located about 0 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E10 5QH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0 mi

3

Leyton

Central

Walking directions to Leyton
0.8 mi

3

Leytonstone High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leytonstone High Road
0.8 mi

3

Leyton Midland Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E10 5QH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park
0.5 miDrapers FieldMediumWalking directions to Drapers Field
0.2 miCoronation GardensMediumWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
529
Population density
15,201.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
66.47(+147%)
Violence and sexual offences
47.8(+54%)
Other theft
25.39(+122%)
Drugs
17.92(+189%)
Theft from the person
17.55(+87%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
142
26.89%
British
107
20.27%
Pakistani
81
15.34%
Caribbean
37
7.01%
Other
28
5.3%
Total population: 528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
228
50.11%
No qualifications
64
14.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
11.21%
Level 3 (A level)
49
10.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
7.47%
Total 16+ residents: 455

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
86
43.43%
Owns outright
37
18.69%
Owns with a mortgage
35
17.68%
Other social rented
28
14.14%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.05%
Total households: 198

Property prices in Leyton

Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £6,667 per square metre) in Leyton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leyton in the 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 Leyton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£800,000£6,897
Flats59£365,000£5,881
Semi-Detached6£731,000£6,956
Terraced57£725,000£7,408

10 year median price trend in Leyton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leyton.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E10 5QH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E10 5QH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Dec 2025Flat 3, Tara House, 202, High Road Leyton, London, E10 5PSFlatsLeasehold£280,000
09 Oct 2025Flat 1, 10, Alexandra Road, London, E10 5QQFlatsLeasehold£450,000
22 Aug 202534, Adelaide Road, London, E10 5NNTerracedFreehold£816,000
05 Aug 20259, Adelaide Road, London, E10 5NNTerracedFreehold£894,500
24 Jun 202520, Adelaide Road, London, E10 5NNTerracedFreehold£695,000

Schools

In the E10 5QH postcode area, located within Leyton South, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E10 5QH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableNoor Ul Islam Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableLantern of Knowledge Secondary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryNewport SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E10 5QH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E10 5QH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMagazin 2 Culturi218 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 5PSWalking directions to Magazin 2 Culturi
0 miLeyton Local Express238 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 5PSWalking directions to Leyton Local Express
0 miFresco Leyton214 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 5PSWalking directions to Fresco Leyton
0 miOrient Supermarket212 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 5PSWalking directions to Orient Supermarket
0 miSkv News & Wines208 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 5PSWalking directions to Skv News & Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,772
Band C£2,025
Band D£2,278
Band E£2,784
Band F£3,290
Band G£3,796
Band H£4,555

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E10 5QH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daisy Richards

Leyton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Demetrius Williams

Leyton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rob Gardner

Leyton - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Calvin Bailey

Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeyton and WansteadE14001334
WardLeytonE05013896
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leyton SouthE02000920
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 026DE01004430
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E10 5QH

Is E10 5QH (Leyton South) safe?

The area around E10 5QH records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.

What is the average house price near E10 5QH?

The median sale price around E10 5QH in Leyton South is £500,000 (about £6,667 per square metre) based on 123 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E10 5QH?

There are 20 schools close to E10 5QH, including Noor Ul Islam Primary School (Good), Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School (Good) and Newport School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E10 5QH?

The closest station to E10 5QH is Leyton in TfL zone 3, about 69 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E10 5QH?

E10 5QH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,129 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E10 5QH (Leyton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E10 5QH is Calvin Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daisy Richards (Green Party), Demetrius Williams (Green Party) and Rob Gardner (Green Party).

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.