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E15 2AX

Ellingham Road

Cathall

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Detailed insights for E15 2AX

Overview

Postcode E15 2AX 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 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
33%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

33%

Approximately 33.0% 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 E15 2AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Leytonstone South West near E15 2AX 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 E15 2AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Leyton

Central

Walking directions to Leyton
0.6 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland
0.7 mi

3

Stratford International

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford International

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 2AX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLangthorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Langthorne Park
0.2 miDrapers FieldMediumWalking directions to Drapers Field
0.2 miChandos Road Open SpaceSmallWalking directions to Chandos Road Open Space

Area Profile

Population
242
Population density
12,284.3 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

Other White
64
26.02%
British
62
25.2%
African
20
8.13%
Pakistani
19
7.72%
Indian
14
5.69%
Total population: 246

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
40%
No qualifications
53
25.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
10.73%
Level 3 (A level)
19
9.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
6.34%
Total 16+ residents: 205

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
26
26.8%
Social rents from council
25
25.77%
Owns with a mortgage
24
24.74%
Owns outright
12
12.37%
Other social rented
7
7.22%
Total households: 97

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 2AX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 May 202651, Ellingham Road, London, E15 2AXTerracedFreehold£460,000
20 Mar 2025123, Downsell Road, London, E15 2BSTerracedFreehold£622,100
12 Feb 2025157, Downsell Road, London, E15 2BSTerracedFreehold£590,000
01 Jul 2025154, Stewart Road, London, E15 2BDTerracedFreehold£615,000
27 Mar 2025146, Stewart Road, London, E15 2BDTerracedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the E15 2AX postcode area, located within Leytonstone South West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 2AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDownsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEducation LinksFree schools alternative provision

Good

0.3 miNurseryRonald Openshaw Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 2AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEfem Food & Wine55-57 Crownfield Road, Stratford, London, E15 2ABWalking directions to Efem Food & Wine
0.2 miLangthorne Food and WineLangthorne Road, Waltham Forest, E11 4HRWalking directions to Langthorne Food and Wine
0.2 miEmbas Express98-100 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Embas Express
0.2 miWait OnHigh Road Leyton, Waltham Forest, E15 2DEWalking directions to Wait On
0.2 miPritesh News10-12 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E15 2BPWalking directions to Pritesh News

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 2AX, 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 Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 2AX

Is E15 2AX (Leytonstone South West) safe?

The area around E15 2AX 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 2AX?

The median sale price around E15 2AX 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 2AX?

There are 20 schools close to E15 2AX, including Downsell Primary School (Good), Education Links (Good) and Ronald Openshaw Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 2AX?

The closest station to E15 2AX is Leyton in TfL zone 3, about 663 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E15 2AX?

E15 2AX 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 2AX (Leytonstone South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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