Postcode E10 7HU is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Lea Bridge area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £69,028 per year. The nearest station is Lea Bridge, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Lea Bridge has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,742 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Lea Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £69,028 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from E10 7HU.
Lea Bridge near E10 7HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Bridge located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | Leyton Midland Road | Overground | Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road |
| 0.8 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.4 mi | Leyton Manor Park | Small | Walking directions to Leyton Manor Park |
| 0 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,020,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 51 | £655,000 | £631 |
| Flats | 80 | £435,250 | £645 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £380,000 | £679 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | — | £477,500 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £525,000 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £370,000 | — | £492,500 |
| 2019 | £388,000 | £739,998 | £526,500 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £540,000 | £541,000 |
| 2021 | £402,500 | £761,500 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £690,000 | £616,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £583,500 | £568,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £970,000 | £574,000 |
| 2025 | £431,000 | £520,000 | £610,750 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | — | £665,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £533 | — | £489 |
| 2017 | £556 | £573 | £533 |
| 2018 | £568 | — | £522 |
| 2019 | £566 | £486 | £513 |
| 2020 | £577 | £451 | £532 |
| 2021 | £589 | £508 | £590 |
| 2022 | £640 | £605 | £594 |
| 2023 | £619 | £610 | £595 |
| 2024 | £629 | £589 | £640 |
| 2025 | £631 | £484 | £606 |
| 2026 | £648 | — | £641 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E10 7HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | 370, Lea Bridge Road, London, E10 7HU | Other | Leasehold | £18,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 6, Gloucester Road, London, E10 7HT | Terraced | Freehold | £720,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 28, Gloucester Road, London, E10 7HT | Terraced | Freehold | £630,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 3, Malta Road, London, E10 7JT | Terraced | Freehold | £796,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 43, Malta Road, London, E10 7JT | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 |
In the E10 7HU postcode area, located within Lea Bridge, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E10 7HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Food 4 Less | 355 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to Food 4 Less |
| 0 mi | Junction Market | 329 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to Junction Market |
| 0 mi | KGN Wholesale & Retail | 359 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to KGN Wholesale & Retail |
| 0.1 mi | Madina Cash & Carry | 371-373 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7EA | Walking directions to Madina Cash & Carry |
| 0.1 mi | Cansin Supermarket | 301 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7NE | Walking directions to Cansin Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E10 7HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Biggs
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosie Rowlands
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Solène Fabios
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E10 7HU records about 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around E10 7HU in Lea Bridge is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E10 7HU, including Sybourn Primary School (Outstanding), Lammas School and Sixth Form (Requires improvement) and Thomas Gamuel Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E10 7HU is Lea Bridge in TfL zone 3, about 973 m away, serving the Greater Anglia line.
E10 7HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,742 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E10 7HU is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Biggs (Green Party), Rosie Rowlands (Green Party) and Solène Fabios (Green Party).