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E15 2AQ

Drapers Road

Cathall

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Detailed insights for E15 2AQ

Overview

Postcode E15 2AQ 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 9 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Langthorne Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
60.9%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Leytonstone South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,118 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Leytonstone South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.9%

Approximately 60.9% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 25 ft away from E15 2AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leytonstone South West near E15 2AQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 2AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Leyton

Central

Walking directions to Leyton
0.5 mi

3

Stratford International

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford International
0.6 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 2AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLangthorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Langthorne Park
0.1 miDrapers FieldMediumWalking directions to Drapers Field
0.4 miVictory ParkSmallWalking directions to Victory Park

Area Profile

Population
286
Population density
18,101.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.66(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.93(-44%)
Vehicle crime
8.04(-14%)
Other theft
5.17(-55%)
Theft from the person
2.87(-69%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
68
23.37%
Caribbean
45
15.46%
Pakistani
34
11.68%
Other White
31
10.65%
African
26
8.93%
Total population: 291

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
35.81%
No qualifications
64
27.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.61%
Level 3 (A level)
22
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
63
54.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.52%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.78%
Owns outright
7
6.09%
Other social rented
7
6.09%
Total households: 115

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 E15 2AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Mar 202520, High Road Leyton, London, E15 2BPFlatsLeasehold£350,000
05 Jun 202537, Stewart Road, London, E15 2BATerracedFreehold£675,000
26 Mar 202567, Stewart Road, London, E15 2BATerracedFreehold£580,000
05 Mar 202591, Stewart Road, London, E15 2BATerracedFreehold£540,000
11 Nov 2025214, Crownfield Road, London, E15 2ATFlatsLeasehold£255,000

Schools

In the E15 2AQ postcode area, located within Leytonstone South West, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 2AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryDownsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEducation LinksFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miAll-throughHarris Academy ChobhamAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 2AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 2AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPritesh News10-12 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E15 2BPWalking directions to Pritesh News
0.1 miMajor Express156 Major Road, Maryland, London, E15 1DYWalking directions to Major Express
0.1 miEmbas Express98-100 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Embas Express
0.1 miWait OnHigh Road Leyton, Waltham Forest, E15 2DEWalking directions to Wait On
0.2 miLeyton Food124 High Road Leyton, Stratford, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Leyton Food

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 E15 2AQ, 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 027BE01004337
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1983-07-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 2AQ

Is E15 2AQ (Leytonstone South West) safe?

The area around E15 2AQ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 E15 2AQ?

The median sale price around E15 2AQ 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 E15 2AQ?

There are 20 schools close to E15 2AQ, including Downsell Primary School (Good), Education Links (Good) and Harris Academy Chobham (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 2AQ?

The closest station to E15 2AQ is Leyton in TfL zone 3, about 706 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E15 2AQ?

E15 2AQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,118 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E15 2AQ (Leytonstone South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E15 2AQ 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).

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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.