Postcode E10 6HY 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.3 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Abbotts Park.
Whipps Cross has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Whipps Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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 6HY.
Whipps Cross near E10 6HY 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 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 3 | Leyton Midland Road | Overground | Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road |
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | Leytonstone | Central | Walking directions to Leytonstone |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Leytonstone High Road | Overground | Walking directions to Leytonstone High Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abbotts Park | Small | Walking directions to Abbotts Park |
| 0.4 mi | Jack Cornwell Park | Small | Walking directions to Jack Cornwell Park |
| 0.4 mi | Knotts Green | Small | Walking directions to Knotts Green |
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 6HY postcode area, located within Whipps Cross, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E10 6HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SnS Local | 48 James Lane, Leyton, London, E10 6HZ | Walking directions to SnS Local |
| 0.3 mi | Glade Food & Wine Ltd | 122 James Lane, London, E10 6HL | Walking directions to Glade Food & Wine Ltd |
| 0.3 mi | New Wave Super Market | 743-745 High Road Leyton, London, E10 5AB | Walking directions to New Wave Super Market |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Brewster Road, Waltham Forest, E10 6RF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Bakers Arms Food Centre | 790 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E10 6AE | Walking directions to Bakers Arms 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.