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E15 2BZ

Westdown Road

Cathall

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Detailed insights for E15 2BZ

Overview

Postcode E15 2BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Cathall ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Leyton South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 147.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leyton South is £62,304 per year. The nearest station is Leyton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Langthorne Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Leyton South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,164 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Leyton South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 147.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Leyton South is £62,304 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 167 ft away from E15 2BZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leyton South near E15 2BZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 2BZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Leyton

Central

Walking directions to Leyton
0.7 mi

3

Stratford International

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford International
0.8 mi

3

Maryland

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Maryland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 2BZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLangthorne ParkMediumWalking directions to Langthorne Park
0.2 miDrapers FieldMediumWalking directions to Drapers Field
0.4 miCoronation GardensMediumWalking directions to Coronation Gardens

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
14,102.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.73(+41%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.94(+41%)
Drugs
19.29(+211%)
Other theft
19.29(+69%)
Theft from the person
15.43(+64%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
76
27.64%
British
45
16.36%
Pakistani
38
13.82%
Other Asian
18
6.55%
Caribbean
17
6.18%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
43.21%
No qualifications
51
20.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.29%
Level 3 (A level)
23
9.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
38.95%
Owns outright
32
33.68%
Owns with a mortgage
18
18.95%
Other social rented
4
4.21%
Other forms of private rent
2
2.11%
Total households: 95

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 2BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 2025Flat 3, 23, Westdown Road, London, E15 2FLFlatsLeasehold£445,000
10 Dec 202526, Nutfield Road, London, E15 2DGTerracedFreehold£660,000
19 Nov 202511, Nutfield Road, London, E15 2DGTerracedFreehold£665,000
07 Jul 2025163, High Road Leyton, London, E15 2BYTerracedFreehold£195,000
28 Mar 2025205B, High Road Leyton, London, E15 2BYFlatsLeasehold£324,000

Schools

In the E15 2BZ postcode area, located within Leyton South, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 2BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryDownsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miAll-throughHarris Academy ChobhamAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miNot applicableEducation LinksFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 2BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFood City164 High Road Leyton, Stratford, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Food City
0.1 miLeyton Food124 High Road Leyton, Stratford, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Leyton Food
0.1 miWait OnHigh Road Leyton, Waltham Forest, E15 2DEWalking directions to Wait On
0.1 miEmbas Express98-100 High Road Leyton, Leyton, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Embas Express
0.1 miAsda1 Leyton Mills, London, E10 5NHWalking directions to Asda

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 2BZ, 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)Leyton SouthE02000920
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 026AE01004336
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 2BZ

Is E15 2BZ (Leyton South) safe?

The area around E15 2BZ records about 148 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.

What is the average house price near E15 2BZ?

The median sale price around E15 2BZ in Leyton South 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 2BZ?

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

What is the nearest station to E15 2BZ?

The closest station to E15 2BZ is Leyton in TfL zone 3, about 341 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E15 2BZ?

E15 2BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,164 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E15 2BZ (Leyton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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