Postcode E15 2BU 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 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Langthorne Park.
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.
Leytonstone South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.2% 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.
The average income per household in Leytonstone South West is £58,987 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E15 2BU.
Leytonstone South West near E15 2BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Leyton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3 | Leyton | Central | Walking directions to Leyton |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Maryland | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Maryland |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Stratford International | DLR | Walking directions to Stratford International |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Langthorne Park | Medium | Walking directions to Langthorne Park |
| 0.2 mi | Drapers Field | Medium | Walking directions to Drapers Field |
| 0.2 mi | Chandos Road Open Space | Small | Walking directions to Chandos Road Open Space |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 25 | £355,000 | £6,818 |
| Terraced | 42 | £625,500 | £6,593 |
10 year median price trend in Cathall
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2BU.
In the E15 2BU postcode area, located within Leytonstone South West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Embas Express | 98-100 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E15 2BX | Walking directions to Embas Express |
| 0.1 mi | Wait On | High Road Leyton, Waltham Forest, E15 2DE | Walking directions to Wait On |
| 0.1 mi | Leyton Food | 124 High Road Leyton, Stratford, London, E15 2BX | Walking directions to Leyton Food |
| 0.1 mi | Pritesh News | 10-12 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E15 2BP | Walking directions to Pritesh News |
| 0.2 mi | Food City | 164 High Road Leyton, Stratford, London, E15 2BX | Walking directions to Food City |
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.
Elected local representatives for E15 2BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aisha Abubakar
Cathall - Elected 7 May 2026
Rachel Susan Barrat
Cathall - Elected 7 May 2026
Calvin Bailey
Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E15 2BU 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.
The median sale price around E15 2BU in Leytonstone South West is £540,000 (about £6,627 per square metre) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E15 2BU, including Downsell Primary School (Good), Education Links (Good) and Ronald Openshaw Nursery School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E15 2BU is Leyton in TfL zone 3, about 594 m away, serving the Central line.
E15 2BU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E15 2BU 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).
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.