Postcode E10 6BS is located in a major urban area, within the Forest ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Whipps Cross area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 158.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whipps Cross is £75,791 per year. The nearest station is Leyton Midland Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Abbotts Park.
Whipps Cross has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,952 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Whipps Cross has a very high crime rate, with approximately 158.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Whipps Cross is £75,791 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E10 6BS.
Whipps Cross near E10 6BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leyton Midland Road located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Leyton Midland Road | Overground | Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Wood Street | Overground | Walking directions to Wood Street |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Walthamstow Central | Overground, Victoria | Walking directions to Walthamstow Central |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Abbotts Park | Small | Walking directions to Abbotts Park |
| 0.1 mi | Knotts Green | Small | Walking directions to Knotts Green |
| 0.4 mi | Wingfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Wingfield Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £573,750 in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £1,540,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 45 | £358,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £921,250 |
| Terraced | 57 | £737,000 |
10 year median price trend in Forest
In the E10 6BS postcode area, located within Whipps Cross, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E10 6BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Quickpay | 766 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DN | Walking directions to Quickpay |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 727a Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Sahan Market | 791-793 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS | Walking directions to Sahan Market |
| 0.3 mi | Uncle's Mini Market | 871 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9DS | Walking directions to Uncle's Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Happy Food Centre | 619-623 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 6AJ | Walking directions to Happy Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.