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E11 4HY

South Birkbeck Road

Cathall

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Detailed insights for E11 4HY

Overview

Postcode E11 4HY is located in a major urban area, within the Cathall ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Leytonstone South West area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leytonstone South West is £58,987 per year. The nearest station is Leyton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Linear Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Leytonstone South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,432 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Leytonstone South West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.9%

Approximately 26.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Leytonstone South West is £58,987 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E11 4HY.

Flood risk

No risk

Leytonstone South West near E11 4HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Leyton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E11 4HY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Leyton

Central

Walking directions to Leyton
0.6 mi

3

Leytonstone High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leytonstone High Road
0.7 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E11 4HY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park
0.1 miLangthorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Langthorne Park
0.5 miDrapers FieldMediumWalking directions to Drapers Field

Area Profile

Population
261
Population density
13,664.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.72(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.3(-50%)
Other theft
7.45(-35%)
Drugs
5.85(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.26(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
68
26.46%
British
65
25.29%
Pakistani
19
7.39%
Caribbean
18
7%
African
15
5.84%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
39%
No qualifications
40
20%
Level 3 (A level)
29
14.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
12
6%
Total 16+ residents: 200

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
49
41.18%
Owns with a mortgage
22
18.49%
Other social rented
20
16.81%
Owns outright
14
11.76%
Social rents from council
12
10.08%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Cathall

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 (about £6,627 per square metre) in Cathall area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £910,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cathall 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 Cathall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats25£355,000£6,818
Terraced42£625,500£6,593

10 year median price trend in Cathall

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E11 4HY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E11 4HY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 2025Flat 11, Horner Court, 3, South Birkbeck Road, London, E11 4HYFlatsLeasehold£190,000
31 Oct 2025Flat 2, Baker Court, 5, South Birkbeck Road, London, E11 4HZFlatsLeasehold£282,500
31 Oct 2025Flat 2, Baker Court, 5, South Birkbeck Road, London, E11 4HZFlatsLeasehold£282,500
25 Mar 2025Flat 15, Baker Court, 5, South Birkbeck Road, London, E11 4HZFlatsLeasehold£285,000
31 Mar 2025134, South Birkbeck Road, London, E11 4JHTerracedFreehold£1,000,000

Schools

In the E11 4HY postcode area, located within Leytonstone South West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E11 4HY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDownsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Jenny Hammond Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMayville Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E11 4HY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E11 4HY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLangthorne Food and WineLangthorne Road, Waltham Forest, E11 4HRWalking directions to Langthorne Food and Wine
0.1 miNews & Grocers154 Langthorne Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 4HRWalking directions to News & Grocers
0.2 miGospodina Magazin RomânescHigh Road Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, E11 4JTWalking directions to Gospodina Magazin Românesc
0.2 miLa ValentinoWaltham Forest, E11 3HRWalking directions to La Valentino
0.2 miA&S Grocers332 High Road Leytonstone, London, E11 3HRWalking directions to A&S Grocers

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 E11 4HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Aisha Abubakar

Cathall - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rachel Susan Barrat

Cathall - 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
WardCathallE05013883
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leytonstone South WestE02000921
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 027EE01004340
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1987-04-01

Frequently asked questions about E11 4HY

Is E11 4HY (Leytonstone South West) safe?

The area around E11 4HY records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E11 4HY?

The median sale price around E11 4HY in Leytonstone South West is £540,000 (about £6,627 per square metre) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E11 4HY?

There are 20 schools close to E11 4HY, including Downsell Primary School (Good), The Jenny Hammond Primary School (Good) and Mayville Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E11 4HY?

The closest station to E11 4HY is Leyton in TfL zone 3, about 595 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E11 4HY?

E11 4HY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,432 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E11 4HY (Leytonstone South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E11 4HY is Calvin Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Aisha Abubakar (Labour Party) and Rachel Susan Barrat (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.