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E15 2DA

Westdown Road

Cathall

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Detailed insights for E15 2DA

Overview

Postcode E15 2DA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Drapers Field.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
148
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very 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

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from E15 2DA.

Flood risk

Very low

Leyton South near E15 2DA has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Leyton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 2DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Leyton

Central

Walking directions to Leyton
0.6 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 2DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDrapers FieldMediumWalking directions to Drapers Field
0.4 miCoronation GardensMediumWalking directions to Coronation Gardens
0.5 miVictory ParkSmallWalking directions to Victory Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
11,343.9 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
83
29.02%
British
59
20.63%
African
24
8.39%
Other Asian
17
5.94%
Caribbean
17
5.94%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
90
35.57%
No qualifications
57
22.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
11.86%
Apprenticeship
25
9.88%
Level 3 (A level)
25
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
41.75%
Owns outright
30
29.13%
Owns with a mortgage
22
21.36%
Social rents from council
5
4.85%
Other social rented
3
2.91%
Total households: 103

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 2DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202561, Westdown Road, London, E15 2DATerracedFreehold£460,000
12 Jun 202565, Westdown Road, London, E15 2DATerracedFreehold£585,000
24 Mar 20261, Etchingham Road, London, E15 2DFTerracedFreehold£775,000
03 Jun 202534, Etchingham Road, London, E15 2DFTerracedFreehold£600,000
05 May 202630, Cranbourne Road, London, E15 2DBTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the E15 2DA postcode area, located within Leyton South, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 2DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miAll-throughHarris Academy ChobhamAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryDownsell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableEducation LinksFree schools alternative provision

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 2DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 miLeyton Food124 High Road Leyton, Stratford, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Leyton Food
0.2 miFood City164 High Road Leyton, Stratford, London, E15 2BXWalking directions to Food City
0.2 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 2DA, 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 2DA

Is E15 2DA (Leyton South) safe?

The area around E15 2DA 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 2DA?

The median sale price around E15 2DA 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 2DA?

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

What is the nearest station to E15 2DA?

The closest station to E15 2DA is Leyton in TfL zone 3, about 503 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E15 2DA?

E15 2DA 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 2DA (Leyton South) in Parliament and on the local council?

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